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VX02 GTX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 GTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,561 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 79,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,005 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 77,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 76,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod loose on mounting (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front abs rubber mouting part broken

advise lamda wire fouling exhaust melting wire

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,097 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,308 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance

Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,950 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2008 64,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2007 62,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 62,977 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 46,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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VX02 GTX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 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 VX02 GTX, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX02 GTX registered?

VX02 GTX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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