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M8 VXL

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 55,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 55,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 55,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 54,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 54,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 54,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,519 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,148 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,290 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wiper poor clearing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,354 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,018 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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M8 VXL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 VXL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 VXL registered?

M8 VXL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is M8 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 VXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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