Vauxhall Movano (2018)
2018 Vauxhall Movano
CarHunch analysed 4,145 real MOT records for the 2018 Vauxhall Movano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Vauxhall Movano has a first-time pass rate of 76.7%, sitting 3.3 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which suggests slightly higher-than-typical maintenance demands. More concerning is that a third of these vans (33.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making pre-purchase inspection particularly important for buyers.
At a median mileage of 65,000 miles for a six-year-old van, these vehicles have been moderately worked; the 1.73 average failures per test and 6.1 advisories indicate recurring niggles rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the braking system, suspension, and lights specifically—these are the areas where Movianos tend to accumulate defects.
What to check before buying a 2018 Vauxhall Movano
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Vauxhall Movano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Vauxhall Movano vehicles fall between 41,578 and 94,131 miles.
2018 Vauxhall Movano — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,704 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Vauxhall Movano
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.4%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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30.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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19.3%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
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19.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.3%
Offside Front Position lamp not working
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15.6%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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