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AR08 KWS

2008 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,781 mi
Last recorded158,781 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Movano110,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 KWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 158,781 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 5 (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 158,764 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 5 (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,126 miles

Free play at the steering wheel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2025 156,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Free play at the steering wheel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2024 150,683 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2024 150,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2024 150,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak

Underneath vehicle covered in mud

Pass 16 Mar 2023

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd roe (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd roe (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,399 miles

Vehicle covered in mud

Fail 27 Jan 2022 141,389 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle covered in mud

Pass 7 May 2020 135,103 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,246 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,791 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,345 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release last seat on rear (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,735 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,595 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 14,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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AR08 KWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 110,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR08 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR08 KWS registered?

AR08 KWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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