2008 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · CV08 HDZ

The Vauxhall Movano presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 209,389 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 6 July 2023 at 200,907 miles, reversed the next day on 7 July 2023 at 200,926 miles with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits at 209,389 from the 2025 test, equating to roughly 11,600 miles per year since 2008, which is typical for a light commercial van of this age. The record shows steady annual use: 191,272 miles in July 2022, 200,926 in July 2023, 205,856 in August 2024, and 209,389 in August 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The sparse, clean history across five years suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current without flagged wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's 18-year age and high mileage. The MOT data shows no advisories for corrosion or exhaust emissions, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Check for structural rust on chassis rails and subframes, and verify the rear brake calipers are not binding after standing. Given the clean pass record and ordinary mileage, the van implies reasonable previous ownership, though the 2023 same-week fail-pass without noted defects warrants confirming the failure cause with the test station. Treat the MOT as evidence of legal roadworthiness, not a substitute for a workshop appraisal of drivetrain condition at 209,000 miles.