2016 Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel · WO65 DVL

This 2016 Vauxhall Movano presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2025-12-10 at 163,872 miles, initially failed before passing on the same day. The tester flagged a non-functioning central stop lamp, a defective nearside front position lamp, an illuminated supplementary restraint system warning lamp, and a severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity boot. The fact that the vehicle failed and passed on the identical date suggests the owner rectified the lighting and airbag fault promptly, yet the CV boot advisory from that very test remains unaddressed. A torn CV boot allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, risking catastrophic driveshaft failure if left unattended. The maintenance trend is therefore stable in some respects but worsening in others, with a critical driveline defect now over six months old. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained heavy commercial use. Between the clean pass on 2023-12-13 at 152,314 miles and the December 2025 test at 163,872 miles, the vehicle covered 11,558 miles in roughly two years. That equates to approximately 5,800 miles per year, which is modest for a working van but follows a period of higher annual use earlier in its life. The 2023 failure at 152,314 miles for rear brake pads below 1.5 millimetres and a damaged windscreen indicates consumable wear was managed reactively rather than proactively. No MOT records exist between 2023-12-13 and 2024-12-12, creating a gap that could reflect a lapse in testing or a period off the road. A buyer inspecting this van in person should prioritise the front drivetrain. The severely deteriorated offside front outer CV boot from the December 2025 test demands immediate examination. Check for clicking during full-lock turns, which would confirm joint wear, and inspect the inner boot for similar deterioration. The illuminated supplementary restraint system warning lamp, though reportedly cleared for the retest, warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm no intermittent airbag or seatbelt pretensioner faults persist. Brake components require close scrutiny given the 2023 failure for worn rear pads. Measure front and rear pad thickness, inspect disc scoring, and test the handbrake function on a gradient. With 163,872 miles on the clock, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are likely fatigued. Bounce-test the corners and check for uneven tyre wear indicating worn dampers or tracking issues. The windscreen replacement from 2023 should also be verified as a proper OEM-specification unit, particularly around the driver's primary line of sight.