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NT53 DVV

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 37,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 36,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 34,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 34,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 33,663 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 33,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 31,842 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 31,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 28,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 27,633 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 22,558 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,555 miles

nearside & offside front tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,929 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,924 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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NT53 DVV is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 NT53 DVV, 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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NT53 DVV is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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