2002 Vauxhall Movano 2.5L Diesel · WR02 DTY

A pattern of consistent roadworthiness defines this 24-year-old Movano, with four consecutive pass certificates issued across March 2023, March 2024, March 2025, and March 2026, the most recent being a clean pass with no advisories or defects of any kind. The single failure recorded on 10 March 2025 is notably listed without any defect entry, which strongly suggests the vehicle was presented in an unroadworthy condition due to administrative or insurance documentation issues rather than a mechanical fault, given that it returned to the test station just three days later and passed cleanly. The absence of any advisories across five consecutive test events is an unusually tidy record for a commercial-grade van of this vintage, indicating that components such as brakes, tyres, suspension, lights, and exhaust have remained within legal limits each time the vehicle was assessed. The recorded mileage of 106,647 miles against an age of approximately 24 years equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,444 miles, which is exceptionally low for a Movano, particularly one likely to have been used in a commercial capacity. Such restrained usage raises two distinct possibilities for a prospective buyer: either the vehicle has genuinely been used lightly for occasional local duties over its lifetime, or it has spent extended periods laid up unused. Both scenarios carry their own mechanical implications, as light usage can lead to dried seals, seized brake calipers from prolonged static exposure, deteriorated rubber components including bushes and coolant hoses, and a 12V battery that has endured repeated deep discharge cycles. The annual MOT consistency suggests the vehicle has been kept on the road rather than declared SORN, so any standing periods have been relatively short, though the low mileage still warrants careful attention to age-related rubber and sealing degradation regardless of the odometer reading. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the braking system, especially the smooth operation of the calipers and the surface condition of the discs and pads, as prolonged light use frequently results in corrosion pitting on the disc faces and uneven pad wear due to seized slider pins. The suspension should be evaluated for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, paying particular focus to the front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear leaf spring components which carry the load rating for commercial duties. From the driver's seat, listen for any clonking from the front hubs when turning at low speed, which would indicate worn suspension linkages, and apply the brakes firmly from around 30 mph to confirm a straight, vibration-free stop without any pulling to either side that might suggest a binding piston. Under the bonnet, careful inspection for any oil misting or weeping from the engine and gearbox joints is advisable on a vehicle of this age, alongside a check of all coolant hoses for signs of perishing, cracking, or softening at the clips. The exhaust system should be examined along its full length for corrosion, paying particular attention to the mounting rubbers and the joints around the catalytic converter and rear silencer, as exhaust components are particularly vulnerable to internal corrosion on a vehicle that has done many short journeys with frequent cold starts. A thorough road test should include driving over speed humps and rough tarmac to expose any worn suspension bushes, and a high-speed motorway run to confirm that the steering remains stable and free from vibration, with no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard throughout.