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H8 THP

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,594 mi
Last recorded50,594 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 THP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 50,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 50,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fiber glass body sill on near side cracked and holed.

fiber glass body sill on offside cracked in door opening

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,965 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 16,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,865 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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H8 THP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 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 H8 THP, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 THP registered?

H8 THP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is H8 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 THP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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