Is the Vauxhall Movano reliable?

The Vauxhall Movano has an average MOT pass rate of 72% across 23 years, based on 10,045 tests in 2026. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 84% pass rate.

Which year Vauxhall Movano is best?

The 2020 Vauxhall Movano has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 58%. There's a 26 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Vauxhall Movano

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 23 years from 10,045 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

10,045

Best Year

2020 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Vauxhall Movano

The Vauxhall Movano has been tested 10,045 times in 2026 MOT data across 23 model years (1999 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 457 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 58%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer VAUXHALL MOVANOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.

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)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,845

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

vs national average-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