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P5 VXR

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,548 mi
Last recorded46,548 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 46,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,246 miles

passenger seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,239 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,649 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,464 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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P5 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P5 VXR, 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 P5 VXR registered?

P5 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is P5 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 VXR shows 11 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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