2009 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FN09 YSL

The Vauxhall Combo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 14 August 2025 at 133,422 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the test history shows a repeated pattern of initial failures followed by rapid re-tests. On 6 August 2025 the vehicle failed at 133,384 miles with no defects listed, then passed eight days later. The same sequence occurred in 2024: a failure on 26 July at 133,034 miles, followed by a pass on 16 August at 133,039 miles. These back-to-back fail-pass cycles suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. At roughly 17 years old the recorded mileage of 133,422 equates to about 7,848 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. The odometer moved only 4,063 miles between the July 2023 pass at 129,359 miles and the August 2025 pass at 133,422 miles. Such low annual use over the last two years implies the van has stood for extended periods. Standing time accelerates perishing of rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and surface corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures even where the MOT shows clean results. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and low recent mileage. The repeated no-defect failures mean the DVSA record offers no warning on brake caliper binding or exhaust condition, so a hands-on check of the braking system and emissions hardware remains essential. Verify the reason for the 2024 and 2025 pre-pass failures with the testing station, as the record does not specify whether they were documentation or visual faults.