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UK54 VXR

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK54 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 47,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,388 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 43,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 43,137 miles

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 13 May 2021 43,134 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 19 May 2020 42,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 39,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,149 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 Aug 2013 36,148 miles

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

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

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 14 Aug 2012 35,405 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,389 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,744 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,052 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 9,239 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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UK54 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 UK54 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 UK54 VXR registered?

UK54 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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