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S23 RJO

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,101 mi
Last recorded76,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 RJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,101 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,138 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,659 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear tyres very heavily worn - approx 1.8mm depth

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,997 miles

hazard light switch weak

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,694 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 42,585 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,134 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

condensation on nearside headlamp

Fail 19 Apr 2012 33,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

condensation on nearside headlamp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,888 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

front brake discs lightly scored

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,502 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 20,501 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 16,204 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance

surface cracking to nearside front tyre tread area

Fail 25 May 2007 16,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

slight rear brake imbalance

surface cracking to nearside front tyre tread area

Pass 26 May 2006 12,729 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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S23 RJO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 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 S23 RJO, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S23 RJO registered?

S23 RJO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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