Vauxhall Movano

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 23 model years from 10,045 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

10,045

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Vauxhall Movano

The Vauxhall Movano was MOT tested 10,045 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 23 model years (1999 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 457 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 58%. With a 26 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 120,629 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 53,861 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Movano is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2299cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Vauxhall brand average-12% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread26 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Vauxhall Movano by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	83%	424	53,861 mi
2020	84%	457	54,692 mi
2019	74%	541	65,539 mi
2018	76%	375	76,285 mi
2017	80%	542	90,174 mi
2016	77%	1,133	115,067 mi
2015	73%	526	100,354 mi
2014	75%	602	120,432 mi
2013	80%	457	127,953 mi
2012	73%	351	125,465 mi
2011	74%	246	136,341 mi
2010	74%	226	167,701 mi
2009	67%	296	176,443 mi
2008	71%	740	154,772 mi
2007	67%	418	150,181 mi
2006	68%	550	154,700 mi
2005	64%	465	147,737 mi
2004	69%	404	133,779 mi
2003	70%	387	127,848 mi
2002	58%	298	122,365 mi
2001	67%	233	123,055 mi
2000	66%	214	130,323 mi
1999	67%	160	120,629 mi

Questions about the Vauxhall Movano

Is the Vauxhall Movano reliable?

Across its 23 model years in our data (1999 to 2021), the Vauxhall Movano averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 10,045 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Vauxhall Movano has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Vauxhall Movano has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 58%, a 26 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.