2019 Vauxhall Combo 1.5L Diesel · VE69 MOU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 103,313 miles flagged rear brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a similar advisory from November 2024 at 83,968 miles regarding thin front brake pads. While the vehicle continues to pass its tests, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the owner only addresses components when they approach failure rather than during scheduled servicing. The mileage profile indicates high usage for a seven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 14,759 miles per annum. There is a significant spike in usage between November 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered 21,931 miles in a single year. This acceleration continued into the following year, with another 19,345 miles recorded by the November 2025 test. Such high consistent mileage places accelerated stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure discs are not scored or thinned beyond legal limits, given the repeated pad advisories. The high mileage necessitates a close look at the suspension components, specifically the shock absorbers and control arms, which often degrade rapidly under heavy annual use. You should also check the chassis for signs of corrosion, particularly around the sills and mounting points, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity despite the high mileage.