2006 Vauxhall Corsavan 1.2L Diesel · WM06 PYJ

The Vauxhall Corsavan presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 20 May 2025 at 139,252 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations in May 2024 and May 2023 also yielded clean passes, indicating the vehicle has avoided recurring mechanical or structural faults across the latest three-year period. The single anomaly occurs on 24 May 2023, when the tester logged a fail at 137,516 miles followed by a pass at 137,517 miles later that day, both with no defects cited; this pattern suggests a trivial or administrative rejection corrected without recorded rectification. Mileage accumulation reflects light recent use inconsistent with the 20-year average. The record shows 136,753 miles at the May 2022 test, rising to just 137,517 by May 2023, then 138,219 in May 2024 and 139,252 in May 2025. Annual distances of roughly 764, 702 and 1,033 miles fall well below the lifetime mean of about 6,960 miles per year, implying the van has covered fewer than 1,100 miles annually for three consecutive years. Such low throughput often masks dormant issues caused by prolonged standing, despite the outwardly clean MOT history. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components the MOT entries do not detail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, yet a 2006 lightweight van stored for long periods risks perished rubber mounts and surface rust on chassis legs. We recommend scrutinising subframe integrity, checking for binding calipers after idle, and assessing exhaust emissions against expected wear. Given the absence of logged defects, the Corsavan’s documented history implies conscientious annual testing, but the 2023 same-day fail without noted faults warrants confirmation that no hidden rectification occurred. Prior owners clearly kept the vehicle through regular DVSA checks; the minimal mileage suggests gentle local duties rather than fleet abuse.