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BU16 WVJ

2016 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,173 mi
Last recorded165,173 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Movano79,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 165,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,411 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 84,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,840 miles

Offside front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2021 41,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator damaged

Offside front side repeater lens damaged

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator trapped

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,530 miles

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,049 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 16,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BU16 WVJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 79,550 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 BU16 WVJ, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 WVJ registered?

BU16 WVJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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