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V11 VXT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 70,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 68,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,904 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 60,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,930 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,605 miles

slight play in osf tie rod

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads perrishing

slight chip in front screen

Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight chip in front screen

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,014 miles

Nearside front inner steering arm has slight play in a joint

Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,614 miles

N/side rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack. All other tyres are starting to surface crack.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,330 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)

o/s/r light cluster steaming up

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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V11 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V11 VXT, 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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What year was V11 VXT registered?

V11 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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