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VO52 VAE

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,198 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 78,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 77,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,847 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive emission failing test but eml light has illuminated so emission test aborted (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Fail 16 May 2013 68,463 miles

Engine man light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 68,463 miles

Engine man light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 55,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,826 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine warning light lit on dash.

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

slight play in lower steering joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,524 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,508 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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VO52 VAE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO52 VAE, 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 VO52 VAE registered?

VO52 VAE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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