2015 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Vauxhall Movano passed 78.9% of its 1,509 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail at 21.7%, so the 2015 Movano sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.0%) and brakes (9.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 68 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.1% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 26.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 181 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 140 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.8% | 73 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 54 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 54 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.5% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 68 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 57 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 49 |
| 5 | Wipers | 48 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 45 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 26.1% | 394 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.2% | 304 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.9% | 179 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 165 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.5% | 128 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.2% | 93 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 70 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 351 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 331 | 19.6% |
| 90-120k | 314 | 20.7% |
| 120-150k | 225 | 28.0% |
| 150k+ | 215 | 26.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 244 | 18.4% |
| 2022 | 269 | 17.8% |
| 2023 | 288 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 358 | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 350 | 22.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Movano
On a 2015 Movano, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
78.9% of the 1,509 2015 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by brakes (9.3%).
Does the 2015 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 26.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,509 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.