The MOT Files

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Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate & common failures

From 50,753 recorded MOT tests of the Vauxhall Movano, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Vauxhall Movano passes 60.6% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 19 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement", in 25.3% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

60.6%adjusted · 60.5% raw · rank 19 of 2150,753 tests

5.1 points below the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Vauxhall Movano tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement25.3%

    4,092 occurrences

  2. 2.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.8%

    2,715 occurrences

  3. 3.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.9%

    1,932 occurrences

  4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm11.2%

    1,812 occurrences

  5. 5.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc11.0%

    1,782 occurrences

  6. 6.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction9.0%

    1,460 occurrences

  7. 7.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.8%

    1,419 occurrences

  8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn8.5%

    1,380 occurrences

  9. 9.Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value7.9%

    1,271 occurrences

  10. 10.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded7.6%

    1,236 occurrences

  11. 11.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.3%

    1,178 occurrences

  12. 12.A tyre seriously damaged7.2%

    1,167 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Vauxhall Movano tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.5%

    8,395 tests

  2. 2.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded13.2%

    6,713 tests

  3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured12.9%

    6,562 tests

  4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm9.3%

    4,713 tests

  5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged7.3%

    3,691 tests

  6. 6.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users7.0%

    3,542 tests

  7. 7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn5.3%

    2,681 tests

  8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.5%

    1,763 tests

How wear changes the picture

Movano pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202268%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201963%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201659%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201355%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier51%

What gets tested

The Movano fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
104,690
Test classes
class 7: 50,753
Names grouped into this model (48)
  • MOVANO 3500 CDTI LWB
  • MOVANO CREW CAB DROPSIDE
  • MOVANO DROPSIDE
  • MOVANO L1H1 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L1H2 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L2H1 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L2H1 F3500 DYN T D SS
  • MOVANO L2H1 F3500 ED T D S/S
  • MOVANO L2H1 F3500 PRIME T D SS
  • MOVANO L2H1 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L2H1 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 CDTI S/S A
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 ED T D S/S
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 GRIF ED CTDI
  • MOVANO L2H2 F3500 PRIME T D SS
  • MOVANO L2H3 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H1 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H1 F3500 ED T D S/S
  • MOVANO L3H1 F3500 PRIME T D SS
  • MOVANO L3H1 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L3H1 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H1 R4500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 CDTI S/S A
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 ED T D S/S
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 GRIF ED CDTI
  • MOVANO L3H2 F3500 PRIME T D SS
  • MOVANO L3H2 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L3H2 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H3 F3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L3H3 F3500 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L3H3 F3500 ED T D S/S
  • MOVANO L3H3 F3500 PRIME T D SS
  • MOVANO L3H3 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L4H1 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L4H1 R4500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L4H2 F3500 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L4H2 F4000 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L4H2 F4000 HVY ED TD SS
  • MOVANO L4H2 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L4H2 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO L4H3 F3500 DYN T D S/S
  • MOVANO L4H3 R3500 CDTI
  • MOVANO L4H3 R3500 CDTI S/S
  • MOVANO LUTON

Compare within the range

Other Vauxhall vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Movano?
60.6% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 19 of 21 van models, from 50,753 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Vauxhall Movano fail its MOT on?
"Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 25.3% of failed Vauxhall Movano tests, followed by "A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (16.8%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Vauxhall Movano usually have at its MOT?
104,690 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of