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VE04 NVL

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,842 mi
Last recorded42,842 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 NVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 42,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both lower and upper suspension arms corroded. Both sides.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front hubs corroded. Both sides.

Front tyres are 11 years old.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 41,798 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 41,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 41,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 41,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 40,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,716 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint gaitor perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,926 miles

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,926 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,766 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)

Fail 25 May 2016 38,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,806 miles

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Fail 18 May 2015 37,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Engine light on

Pass 20 May 2014 33,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 31,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 25,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 23,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2010 23,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2009 20,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 18,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,232 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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VE04 NVL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VE04 NVL, 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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VE04 NVL is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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