VAUXHALL MOVANO2004 · 2.5L Diesel

The Vauxhall Movano presents a current roadworthy status following the 28 May 2025 MOT test at 177,431 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend across the sparse dataset reads as stable, with no mechanical advisories logged in any entry. The preceding 6 May 2025 test at 177,423 miles returned a fail yet listed no defects, mirroring a 29 September 2017 fail at 169,670 miles that also carried no defect notes; this pattern suggests administrative anomalies rather than worsening mechanical condition, though the buyer must confirm the original rejection grounds. Mileage accumulation aligns broadly with typical use for a 22-year-old light commercial, totalling 177,431 miles or roughly 8,065 miles per annum. A pronounced gap exists between the 30 September 2017 pass at 169,670 miles and the 18 February 2024 pass at 175,079 miles: only 5,409 miles covered over six years, implying extended storage or very intermittent operation. From February 2024 to May 2025 the van added 2,352 miles, a modest annual rate near 1,900. Such low recent activity can mask perished rubber components and surface corrosion despite clean test sheets. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive items. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, probe brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess structural integrity beneath the body for rust. The twin fail entries with zero defects demand scrutiny of the DVSA failure reasons, as previous owners may have omitted corrective evidence from the public record. Verify exhaust emissions compliance and check that the long dormant period did not foster seized linkages.