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SW51 COE

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 COE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 107,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 102,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,477 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,972 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,809 miles

Engine managment light illuminated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,809 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Engine managment light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,011 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 47,919 miles

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

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

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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SW51 COE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 SW51 COE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW51 COE registered?

SW51 COE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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