2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FP55 LGX

The Vauxhall Combo passed its most recent MOT on 1 August 2022 at 132,638 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle roadworthy on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of immediate pass-fail-repass cycles that points to administrative or presentation issues rather than worsening mechanical condition. The recorded mileage rose from 128,449 at the July 2021 pass to 132,638 by the August 2022 pass, an accumulation of just 4,189 miles across roughly thirteen months. That equates to under 3,900 miles per year, well below the 6,316 annual average for a 2005 vehicle of this type. The sparse history shows only four tests across two years, with the longest gap being the twelve months between the 2021 and 2022 entries, suggesting light use or periods of storage rather than high-demand driving. Both failure entries from 20 July 2021 and 29 July 2022 list no defects, yet the vehicle passed two days later on each occasion at near-identical mileage. This repeated fail-with-no-recorded-defect pattern typically indicates the tester declined to certify on a non-mechanical ground such as presentation, lighting operation, or documentation, then cleared it after correction. A buyer should still verify the front suspension bushes, brake disc condition, and exhaust emissions in person, as a 21-year-old van with four tests and no advisories offers no visibility of consumable wear or corrosion progression since 2022. Given the last test sits nearly four years before today's date, the MOT record is stale and cannot confirm current roadworthiness. Inspect structural integrity beneath the sills and wheel arches for rust, check the coil springs and steering joints for fatigue, and confirm the odometer reflects genuine low use before purchase.