VAUXHALL MOVANO2014 · 2.3L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent trend toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 164,653 miles, it returned multiple advisories related to suspension and tyres. This represents a regression from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that components are now only being addressed once they reach the point of failure or legal limit status during the annual inspection. The mileage pattern reflects consistent and heavy commercial use, averaging approximately 13,700 miles per year over the twelve-year life of the Vauxhall Movano. Between May 2024 and May 2025 tests, the vehicle covered 8,000 miles, followed by another 8,463 miles between May 2025 and May 2026. This steady annual accumulation suggests the van has been used for regular work duties over long distances, which accelerates the wear on heavy-duty components like the drivetrain and suspension systems typical of high-mileage transit vehicles. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows corroded coil springs were flagged in both 2025 and 2026. The appearance of a worn offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush in the latest test indicates that the entire suspension assembly is beginning to degrade en masse. Furthermore, the recurring advisories regarding tyres worn to the legal limit or perishing suggest the previous owner has neglected basic consumable maintenance. A physical inspection should check for deeper structural corrosion on the chassis mounting points to ensure the rust noted on the springs is not indicative of wider structural integrity issues.