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BV08 MHY

2008 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Movano110,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,634 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake cable/rod adjuster nut is loose (1.1.15 (c))

Front Bumper insecure very loose and temporarily secured on nearside with cable tie (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose insecure pipe from filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached joint is not secured into gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower wing mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens in poor condition and temporarily repaired

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower wing mirror glass loose

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp slightly loose but not insecure

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

air intake pipe is not connected to turbo intake

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

driver seat in poor condition

handbrake cable/rod has been repaired

handbrake lever has free play travel and little reserve travel

interior rear view mirror glass deteriorated

nearside has one side marker lamp not working and one missing and offside has both missing

noise from engine

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,945 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,927 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 129,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing nearside central (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing offside central (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside central belt (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower small mirror missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,464 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty intermitant (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower mirror missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape ,view is affected (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens has tape around it

Rear exhaust pipe fouling chassis and wiring at end

Rear seats removed

Fail 3 Nov 2023 122,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty intermitant (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower mirror missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape ,view is affected (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens has tape around it

Rear exhaust pipe fouling chassis and wiring at end

Rear seats removed

Fail 10 Oct 2023 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light damaged

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

Rear seats removed

exhaust tail pipe fouling body and rubbing on wires

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,401 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2022 113,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,814 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged main glass taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed for retest ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing nearside centre buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing offside central buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wall scrubbed

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

Rear seats removed

Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,409 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wall scrubbed

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

Rear seats removed

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,989 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,748 miles

both wiper blades worn

o/s/r lamp mount broken

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,013 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,054 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,138 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 11 May 2011 23,440 miles

o/s front brake pads low

Fail 11 May 2011 23,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front brake pads low

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 MHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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