
Vauxhall Movano
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,799 cc
V697 LHDMOT history
V697 LHD is a grey diesel Vauxhall Movano first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 296,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 296,320 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V697 LHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Movano
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V697 LHD was last recorded at 296,320 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2013: 25,590 miles, lower than 251,196 miles on 18 Jun 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 293,760 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,560 miles
- Average per year
- 3,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 296,320 miles
- 2025 – 293,760 miles
- 2024 – 293,760 miles
- 2023 – 293,760 miles
- 2022 – 293,759 miles
- 2021 – 293,548 miles
- 2019 – 293,534 miles
- 2017 – 287,933 miles
- 2016 – 283,767 miles
- 2015 – 282,740 miles
- 2014 – 266,440 miles
- 2013 – 25,590 miles
- 2012 – 251,196 miles
- 2010 – 249,197 miles
- 2009 – 248,515 miles
- 2007 – 246,153 miles
- 2006 – 230,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersills undersealed / ubcc
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2015
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2015
Under vehicle corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass296,320 miles (+2,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 296,320 miles
- Test number
- 964126381923
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersills undersealed / ubcc
Pass293,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 728296637277
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion
Fail293,760 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 411988078055
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj clam to rack loose (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion
Fail293,760 miles1 dangerous13 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 519755407649
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorLower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) column uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion
Pass293,760 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 831055488987
- MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNSF AND OSF LOWER STEPS, INNER SILLS CORRODED AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS, VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORRIOSION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail293,760 miles3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 593094035952
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Patch Repair Corroded Through (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Has A Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil Pressure Light On When Engine Warm And On Idle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass293,760 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 429935810236
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail293,760 miles (+1)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,760 miles
- Test number
- 568060388666
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass293,759 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 293,759 miles
- Test number
- 620289982176
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose rear strap mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail293,759 miles (+211)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,759 miles
- Test number
- 552209410822
- Repaired at testFuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose rear strap mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass293,548 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 293,548 miles
- Test number
- 607498387707
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of cab starting to corrode not prescribed area
Pass293,534 miles (+5,601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 293,534 miles
- Test number
- 657901719155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and damaged but not with in prescribed areas
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
Pass287,933 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 287,933 miles
- Test number
- 285974704590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass283,767 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 283,767 miles
- Test number
- 101355680708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt plus upper (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Fail283,767 miles (+1,027)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,767 miles
- Test number
- 583999018815
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus lower (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass282,740 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 282,740 miles
- Test number
- 551376319608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,735 miles (+1)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,735 miles
- Test number
- 464395129863
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working marker lights (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Fail282,734 miles (+16,294)19 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,734 miles
- Test number
- 472786148111
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working marker lights (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside All position lamps not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass266,440 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 266,440 miles
- Test number
- 248118964476
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail266,440 miles (+240,850)13 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,440 miles
- Test number
- 748288464157
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass25,590 miles (-225,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 25,590 miles
- Test number
- 469762163125
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass251,196 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 251,196 miles
- Test number
- 459940072165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,191 miles (+1,994)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,191 miles
- Test number
- 289968562454
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass249,197 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 249,197 miles
- Test number
- 404404260006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass248,515 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 248,515 miles
- Test number
- 883669369068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail248,513 miles (+2,360)7 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,513 miles
- Test number
- 470263469041
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass246,153 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 246,153 miles
- Test number
- 643829827081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,150 miles (+15,660)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,150 miles
- Test number
- 361002027063
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass230,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 230,490 miles
- Test number
- 362063226037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V697 LHD
- Does V697 LHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V697 LHD is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V697 LHD?
- The MOT on V697 LHD is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V697 LHD done?
- V697 LHD was recorded at 296,320 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
- Has V697 LHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V697 LHD has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V697 LHD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V697 LHD find?
- V697 LHD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os; undersills undersealed / ubcc.
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