2019 Vauxhall Combo 1.5L Diesel · WP69 KJF

This Vauxhall Combo presents an unusual record in that it has failed two MOT tests, one in November 2023 and one in November 2024, yet in each case a pass was recorded on the very same day, and no specific defects were logged against any of the five tests on file. This pattern most plausibly reflects minor presentation faults, such as lighting, registration plate, or administrative issues, that were rectified immediately and retested, though the absence of recorded defect detail means the exact cause cannot be confirmed from the data alone. The latest test on 18 November 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories, continuing a trend of three consecutive passes on distinct annual test dates. Overall the record is relatively clean, but the two same-day fail-then-pass events warrant a direct question to the seller about what was rectified on each occasion. At roughly 83,592 miles over seven years, the Combo has accumulated about 11,942 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this type and consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing. The testing history shows no gaps, with tests falling in November each year, suggesting continuous road use without any declared off-road periods. This steady, moderate usage profile means wear items such as brakes, tyres, and suspension components will have aged in line with normal expectations rather than suffering either the accelerated wear of high-mileage commercial duty or the deterioration associated with long-term storage, though as a van-derived vehicle the possibility of load-carrying work should not be dismissed. Because no component-level advisories appear anywhere in the record, there are no specific flagged items such as corroded brake pipes, worn suspension bushes, or oil misting to prioritise. The buyer's inspection should therefore focus on verification rather than known weaknesses: confirm the nature of the two failed tests by asking for the refusal certificates or checking the full DVSA record, since undocumented failures occasionally conceal items repaired cheaply that may recur, such as worn tyres or damaged lamp units. On a test drive, given the vehicle's van underpinnings and typical mileage, listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, check for any steering pull or vibration under braking that could indicate disc wear or a binding caliper, and confirm the clutch bites cleanly without slip under load, as dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear is a known cost on these PSA-platform vans approaching this mileage. A cold start check for exhaust smoke and a scan for stored fault codes would complete a sensible evaluation of an otherwise unremarkable test history.