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L1 YEL

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,980 mi
Last recorded52,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 YEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 52,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 49,098 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,520 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,731 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,957 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L1 YEL is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L1 YEL, 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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L1 YEL is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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