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BU18 MSV

2018 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Movano64,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 MSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 42,953 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 42,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached mirror indicator (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

the bonnet cannot open

Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 40,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower intercooler insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 38,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower intercooler insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 21,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside muddy

Pass 6 Apr 2021 18,890 miles

Nearside rear light unit lens cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2021 18,890 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light unit lens cracked

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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BU18 MSV is a 2018 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 64,289 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 BU18 MSV, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 MSV registered?

BU18 MSV is a 2018 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 6 April 2018.

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