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B8 MOB

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 52,846 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective + deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective + deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 50,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,488 miles

Offside Front Significant hole/crack in body undertray beneath drivers footwell

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,845 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak starting at FEXIBLE pipe area of exhaust

Front and rear suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

O/S/R Inner/Outer b/pads starting to get abit low

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beyond service requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,185 miles

Both H/Light dipped beam images ON upper limits

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,485 miles

B/Discs getting abit corroded at faces

Both H/Light dipped beam aims ON lower limits

Both front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edge areas

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,933 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 20,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,903 miles

Frint brakes are out of ballance.

Front brake discs are rusty at inner faces.

Rear brake disc faces are rusty.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 12,646 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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B8 MOB is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 MOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 MOB is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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