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J222 OVX

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,773 mi
Last recorded39,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 39,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 39,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,823 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,898 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,383 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 29,358 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 23,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,805 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,174 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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J222 OVX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J222 OVX, 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 J222 OVX registered?

J222 OVX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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