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CV51 ZGU

2001 Vauxhall Movano

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,911 mi
Last recorded149,911 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Movano107,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 ZGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 149,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 147,959 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 147,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step corroded both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

steering and suspension component corroded all

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 146,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 141,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 137,019 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,771 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 136,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Body component likely to become detached metal strip under side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens has small hole (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens craked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 135,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens has small hole (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens craked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 134,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding may fail retest

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brakes binding may fail retest

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 132,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 132,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside body/door frame corrosion

nearside front tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2012 130,081 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch antislip rubber missing

side loading door spring loose (needs adjustment)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 128,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle empty

o/s front seat belt has slight fluffing

o/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle empty

o/s front seat belt has slight fluffing

o/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 18 May 2011 128,843 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,331 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 127,331 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 123,860 miles

front number plate debonding

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator

Fail 25 Nov 2008 123,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate debonding

n/s/r tyre on wear indicator

Pass 23 Oct 2007 121,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 108,602 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,708 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 88,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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CV51 ZGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Movano in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 107,710 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 CV51 ZGU, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV51 ZGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 30 December 2001.

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