2014 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · LS64 DZY

A pattern of intermittent mechanical failures involving suspension and emissions defines the roadworthiness history of this vehicle, despite a clean pass in its most recent test on 2026-07-31. The records from 2024 and 2025 reveal a trend of wear-related defects, most notably a fractured nearside front coil spring and exhaust emissions that exceeded the default limit. Persistent issues with windscreen damage and various lighting failures have also been noted across multiple tests, indicating a history of recurring minor defects alongside more significant mechanical failures. With 176,225 miles recorded over approximately twelve years, the vehicle has averaged nearly 14,700 miles per year. This high annual accumulation is characteristic of heavy commercial usage and results in accelerated wear on consumables, drivetrain components, and the chassis. Mechanically, this level of mileage increases the likelihood of fatigue in suspension mountings and the degradation of rubber bushings, which is consistent with the recorded failures of the coil spring and anti-roll bar ball joints. A test drive should focus on the front suspension to ensure the previously flagged components are stable. Listen for knocks or clunks when driving over speed bumps or during low-speed steering manoeuvres, which would suggest renewed play in the anti-roll bar ball joints or other suspension linkages. Given the 2024 advisory regarding thin brake pads, the current condition of the braking system should be verified to confirm that the pads and discs have been replaced since that recording. Attention should also be paid to the exhaust system and engine performance following the 2025 failure for excessive emissions and the advisory for a rear silencer leak. Listen for an audible hiss or drone from the rear of the vehicle and check for soot deposits around the silencer. Furthermore, the 2024 report of a glow plug light being illuminated warrants a check of the engine's cold-start behaviour and a confirmation that no warning lamps remain active on the instrument cluster.