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VN02 NCC

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 NCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 81,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 78,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,262 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 77,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,065 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front sidelight dim

shields fitted to entire under carriage

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r inner wheel arch loose

o/s/f shocker top mount fixing

water leak from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 70,352 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,280 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,377 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

number plate lights red

Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

number plate lights red

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,196 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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VN02 NCC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 VN02 NCC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN02 NCC registered?

VN02 NCC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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