2011 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FG61 LGC

The Vauxhall Combo presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 25 January 2023 at 198,401 miles where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The preceding annual test on 12 January 2022 at 183,469 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 10 January 2022 at 183,465 miles, which the record shows with no defects logged, implying an administrative or unrecorded cause rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it within two days. At roughly 15 years old the van carries 198,401 miles, an average of about 13,227 per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained commercial or delivery use. Mileage moved from 183,465 in January 2022 to 198,401 by January 2023, a 14,936-mile year that matches the long-term average. The two-year gap between the last test and today's date of 8 July 2026 means the vehicle has sat at least 42 months without a recorded MOT, so standing time and absent evidence of current condition are concerns the buyer must weigh. The sparse history flags no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion advisories across the three entries, so no pattern of worsening mechanical decay is visible in the data. A clean pass at high mileage does not confirm component health, only that the van met the minimum standard on the day. Given the age and 198k mileage, the buyer should physically inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear leaf springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and the chassis outriggers and sills for structural rust. The two-day fail-and-pass in January 2022 with zero defects suggests the prior owner addressed the issue promptly and kept the van tested annually until 2023. The long lapse since then leaves unknown wear from disuse. A fresh MOT and a hands-on inspection of drivetrain oil leaks and exhaust emissions are prudent before purchase.