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VK05 XEY

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,917 mi
Last recorded25,917 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 25,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 25,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 25,123 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 24,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,941 miles

Full length under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,927 miles

Front brake pads appear thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,872 miles

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

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 XEY is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 XEY registered?

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

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