2009 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · NA58 LFX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 142,457 miles confirmed a pass despite an ongoing oil leak and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. While the vehicle has passed consecutively, the recurrence of oil leaks across the last three tests suggests the owner is addressing faults only when they threaten compliance rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded 142,457 miles represent approximately 8,380 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a commercial vehicle. The data shows steady usage intervals, with roughly 7,400 miles covered between March 2024 and July 2025, and another 6,000 miles between February 2023 and March 2024. This consistent mileage indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and internal seals. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system and brake lines. The tester flagged heavy corrosion and a corroded brake pipe in early 2021 and 2024, with an exhaust leak noted in early 2023. These indicators suggest advancing structural rust on the underbody that will eventually lead to a significant failure. Furthermore, the repeated reports of the nearside rear tyre being worn on the edge suggest a persistent alignment issue or a worn suspension component that has not been properly rectified despite multiple advisories.