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T22 VXX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 98,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,413 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 89,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 89,474 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

Parking brake warning light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,881 miles

covers fitted unable to assess underneath

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel alignment incorrectly adjusted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 85,602 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel alignment incorrectly adjusted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,845 miles

slight play in steering offside

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,063 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in rack joints

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in rack joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,426 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,426 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 3 Dec 2013 70,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

track only exhaust fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,391 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

track only exhaust fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,766 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm

rear pads down to 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 22,959 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

has a metal under tray. from front to rear of vehicle.

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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T22 VXX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T22 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T22 VXX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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