2015 Vauxhall Combo 1.6L Diesel · WU65 ABV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test recorded in October 2022 at 104,734 miles shows a pass only after an initial failure for lighting, headlamp alignment, and multiple tyre defects. While the vehicle passed its final test, the recurring failures in the suspension and braking systems suggest a trend where faults are only addressed once they reach a legal threshold. Given that no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years since that last entry, the current mechanical integrity of the vehicle is unverified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between August 2018 at 63,750 miles and October 2019 at 90,390 miles, where the vehicle covered over 26,000 miles in a single year. However, usage slowed considerably between September 2021 and 2022, with only 5,000 miles recorded over thirteen months. This lack of recent testing, combined with the four-year lapse since the last inspection, increases the likelihood that rubber components and mechanical seals have degraded through age and stagnation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking assemblies. The record has previously flagged fractured front coil springs in 2020 and worn lower suspension arm bushes in 2021, indicating the front end is prone to significant wear. The 2022 report of a corroded exhaust back box and a loose silencer necessitates a close look for structural rust on the exhaust system. Furthermore, given the frequent history of tyres reaching the legal limit or sustaining damage, the current set should be checked for uneven wear or sidewall cracking to ensure no alignment issues remain.