2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · VU66 EXC

The Vauxhall Combo passed its most recent MOT on 20 July 2025 at 115,046 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a cluster of advisories that point to a slowly worsening maintenance trend. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, worn rear suspension arm bushes, and corroded rear coil springs on both sides. An oil leak has now appeared in four consecutive tests since October 2022, confirming the previous owner tolerated persistent minor mechanical seepage rather than repairing it. The odometer shows 115,046 miles against a 2016 build, an average of roughly 11,500 miles per year that matches typical light-commercial use. Mileage advanced steadily: 77,692 in October 2021, 91,763 by October 2022, then 106,145 in November 2023 and 109,644 in November 2024. The final jump to 115,046 came at the July 2025 test, a low 5,400-mile interval over eight months that suggests heavier recent use. No test gaps exist, but the sparse 2021 entry shows only a failed number-plate lamp, implying light scrutiny in earlier years. A buyer should inspect the rear coil springs and suspension arm bushes in person, as corrosion and wear on these components have persisted since the 2023 and 2024 tests and now sit alongside degraded anti-roll bar dust covers. The recurring oil leak from the front engine area demands confirmation that it remains non-excessive and has not contaminated the timing belt or suspension. Check the front headlamp lens residue flagged in 2025 and verify the steering rack inner joints, which showed play in 2023, have not degraded further. Tyre wear on inner edges and slightly distorted road wheels from 2022 to 2024 indicate neglected alignment and consumable rotation. Though these are minor versus structural risk, the binding nearside front brake noted in 2022 warrants a caliper and disc check to ensure no ongoing drag. Overall the record implies a previous owner who passed tests but deferred non-critical upkeep.