2010 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · WV10 YNF

The September 2025 test at 73,551 miles returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This result marks a clear improvement over the previous inspection in September 2024 at 63,481 miles, where the tester flagged worn pins or bushes on both rear upper suspension arms. The absence of those advisories twelve months later suggests the faulty components have been renewed, resolving the only mechanical weakness noted across the vehicle’s entire fourteen-year history. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for the vehicle’s age, averaging roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles per year until recently. A sharp deviation appears between the 2024 and 2025 tests, where the odometer rose by 10,070 miles in twelve months compared to the 3,750 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This sudden increase coincides with the suspension repair window and may indicate a change in ownership or usage intensity after a long period of light duty or storage. A buyer should verify the rear suspension overhaul by checking for fresh bolts, new bush condition, and absence of knocks on a road test. Low historic mileage often leaves brake calipers prone to binding and rubber seals dried out, so inspect discs for lip formation and test handbrake operation thoroughly. At sixteen years old, the underbody structural integrity warrants close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and load-bearing areas, even though the MOT record shows no rust advisories to date.