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W237 SDC

2000 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Movano113,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 SDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,545 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Nearside & Offside Rear Quarter Panels Corroded Behind Bumper Side Trims

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 124,545 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Missing (1.1.17 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Nearside & Offside Rear Quarter Panels Corroded Behind Bumper Side Trims

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,848 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Nearside & Offside Rear Quarter Panels Corroded Behind Bumper Side Trims

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Fail 12 Feb 2025 117,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside & Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Nearside & Offside Rear Quarter Panels Corroded Behind Bumper Side Trims

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Nearside Rear Outer Quarter panel has duct tape on it

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective

Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel has duct tape on it

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Fail 14 Feb 2024 111,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Quarter panel has duct tape on it

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective

Offside Outer sills have had extensive welding repairs

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel has duct tape on it

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Fail 28 Sep 2022 111,169 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

extensive welding carried out on underside

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,168 miles

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Fail 22 Apr 2021 111,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,466 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out on underside

Pass 4 May 2018 108,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

extensive welding carried out on underside

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,638 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet safety catch (8.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sills both sides (6.1.C.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering colulm lower joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some surface corrosion on underside and body sides

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,431 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play top universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,369 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 79,274 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 79,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both near side tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 69,470 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 69,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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W237 SDC is a 2000 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 113,581 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 W237 SDC, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W237 SDC is a 2000 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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