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J44 HNW

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,998 mi
Last recorded41,998 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 HNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 41,580 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 41,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,066 miles

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

correct front plate fitted at retest

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 25 Apr 2018 39,066 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,107 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 301,937 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 30,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,595 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,937 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 22,322 miles

both front tyre very low on inner edges and cracked/perished

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres perishing, splitting and wearing on the inner edge

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,751 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked

knocking noise from rear sounds like engine mount

Fail 7 Aug 2009 16,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly cracked

knocking noise from rear sounds like engine mount

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,114 miles

wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,032 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr handbrake binding slightly

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,872 miles

nail in tyre

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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J44 HNW is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J44 HNW, 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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J44 HNW is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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