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J8 VXH

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,182 mi
Last recorded40,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,182 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,999 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 38,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headligt aim right on high limit & n/s right on low limit recomend adjustment

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,746 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 32,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 29,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 27,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,278 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,190 miles

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,878 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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J8 VXH is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J8 VXH, 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 J8 VXH registered?

J8 VXH is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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