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LJ05 LVM

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

25,382 mi
Last recorded25,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,382 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 25,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,441 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 21,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 18,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre flat prior to test

Pass 7 May 2020 18,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern and running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 May 2020 18,080 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction wiper arm not self parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern and running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective catalyst support bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 18,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snaped during roller brake test (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective catalyst support bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 17,690 miles

Front tyres showing age cracks in tread pattern.

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

Pass 16 May 2017 17,126 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 17,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off on inner edge.

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 15,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre running off on inner edge.

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 14,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

near side front steering rack gaitor clip missing

off side front fog light not working

Pass 29 May 2015 14,602 miles

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

near side front steering rack gaitor clip missing

off side front fog light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 12,353 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,399 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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LJ05 LVM is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 LJ05 LVM, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 LVM is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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