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VK05 XEU

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Fail 11 Mar 2025 75,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,803 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 74,789 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,551 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,812 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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VK05 XEU is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 XEU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 XEU registered?

VK05 XEU is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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