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GJ02 VXB

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,505 miles

Both lower sill panels cracked

Front tyres starting to crack between tread

Fuel cap seal perished but sealing

Light corrosion on all brake discs

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,768 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside front shock absorber damp with fluid

STRONG ADVISE play in offside track rod end balljoint

both outer sill panels cracked and holed at rear

corrosion on brake discs <10%

fuel cap seal perished

full underside body trays fitted, some fixings loose on rear panel

offside front shock absorber stained

offside rear indicator discoloured

wiper smears

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE nearside front shock absorber damp with fluid

STRONG ADVISE play in offside track rod end balljoint

both outer sill panels cracked and holed at rear

corrosion on brake discs <10%

fuel cap seal perished

full underside body trays fitted, some fixings loose on rear panel

offside front shock absorber stained

offside rear indicator discoloured

wiper smears

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,507 miles

unable to see underbody fuel/brake pipes due to underbody panels(vehicle design)

Pass 22 May 2012 62,389 miles

Difficult to see a great deal underneath due to covers

Pass 17 May 2011 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake disc inner faces pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,436 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 35,392 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2005 24,176 miles

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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GJ02 VXB is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ02 VXB, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ02 VXB registered?

GJ02 VXB is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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