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BV08 LXM

2008 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

286,378 mi
Last recorded286,378 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Movano110,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 286,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 286,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 278,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 278,837 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 268,757 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 268,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 259,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 245,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 245,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 296,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S,N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 296,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S,N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 228,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/S,N/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone & chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 214,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 198,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 198,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2016 179,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 179,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 158,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT & REAR (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 141,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight movement in o/s/f suspention arm upper ball joint

Fail 10 Oct 2013 129,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight movement in o/s/f suspention arm upper ball joint

Pass 2 May 2013 119,760 miles

n/s/r brake pipe close to caliper

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

power steering fluid level on minium

Pass 4 May 2012 98,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Fail 4 May 2012 98,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Pass 23 May 2011 76,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 76,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BV08 LXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BV08 LXM, 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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BV08 LXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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