ExhaustHigh
DPF regeneration failures on short urban routes
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive at motorway speed and check no light appears afterwards
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2018 Vauxhall Combo problems
A 2018 Vauxhall Combo is now 8 years old, so an average example has covered around 108,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2018 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2018 Vauxhall Combo is 8 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 108,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2018 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~108k miles an average 2018 car has covered.
EngineCritical
1.2 PureTech wet belt on petrol versions
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles or 6 years
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt evidence, inspect oil for debris
SuspensionMedium
Rear springs sagging on consistently overloaded vans
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check ride height side to side and inspect for spring breakage
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Load-area lighting and sensor faults after fit-outs
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test every switch and sensor with the van loaded
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Check this exact carVauxhall Combo · frequently asked questions
Why do small vans fail early on emissions?
Constant short journeys never get the DPF hot enough to regenerate properly.
What sells a Combo fastest?
A clean load bay, working bulkhead and a full service history at retail money.
Petrol or diesel for stock?
Diesel still dominates for trade buyers doing miles; petrol suits urban couriers.