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BG04 KNL

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,397 mi
Last recorded76,397 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 69,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 69,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,553 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,894 miles

Offside Rear Water in light unit

Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 52,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 41,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,331 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened servo pipe (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,799 miles

Full underbody tray's fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,535 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,094 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG04 KNL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 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 BG04 KNL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG04 KNL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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