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VF04 BVX

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 BVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 66,382 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 65,830 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 65,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 65,094 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 65,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper poor

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,422 miles

Inspection difficult to carry out due to under guards

Fail 13 May 2016 48,422 miles

Inspection difficult to carry out due to under guards

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,309 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 46,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

near side front tyre has cracking in tread groves

off side front tyre has cracking in tread groves

Pass 10 May 2013 40,707 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,706 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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VF04 BVX is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VF04 BVX, 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 VF04 BVX registered?

VF04 BVX is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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