2015 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · GU65 YFN

This Vauxhall Combo presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with a fully clean MOT record spanning five consecutive years. The most recent test, conducted on 11 September 2025 at 109,333 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep through to within the last nine months. No recurring faults appear at all, which suggests the vehicle has not suffered from the kind of intermittent issues that often plague older light commercial vans, such as binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions deterioration. The mileage pattern is straightforward and consistent with typical annual use. Between August 2021 and September 2025, the recorded distance rose from 94,150 to 109,333 miles, an accumulation of roughly 15,000 miles over four years, averaging close to 3,800 miles per year during that window. That is slightly lower than the overall lifetime average of approximately 9,900 miles per year, which implies the van may have seen lighter, more local use in recent years or spent periods standing. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record, with tests completed annually in late summer, and no sudden mileage jumps that would raise concerns about odometer tampering or prolonged inactivity. Despite the clean paperwork, a physical inspection remains essential. At nearly eleven years old and over 109,000 miles, the chassis, suspension mounting points, and underbody should be examined closely for corrosion, particularly around sills, subframes, and brake pipe runs. Tyre condition and brake disc thickness should be verified, as consumable wear is not always flagged until it reaches a test failure threshold. The engine bay and exhaust system merit a cold-start check to confirm there are no developing oil leaks, coolant seeps, or exhaust gas blow that could precede future emissions failures. A clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not replace a hands-on mechanical assessment of structural integrity and component fatigue.