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P11 COV

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,854 mi
Last recorded87,854 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 COV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 87,854 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,939 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,934 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,858 miles

Nearside front brake noisy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 82,852 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake noisy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,112 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2013 62,054 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 56,783 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,811 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 34,702 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 34,701 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,174 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,346 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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P11 COV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P11 COV, 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 P11 COV registered?

P11 COV is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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