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S55 VXX

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,509 miles

emission lamba readings high

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inop

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 60,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inop

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 59,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,128 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,951 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf fog light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,175 miles

rear brake pads 70% wear

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,109 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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S55 VXX is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S55 VXX, 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 S55 VXX registered?

S55 VXX is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for S55 VXX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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