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VX02 RAT

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,042 mi
Last recorded54,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 RAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 54,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,323 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 51,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring harness touching brake disc on full lock (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2019 51,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,689 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,651 miles

wiper smeary

eml on

front reg plate lamp damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges & close to limit

n/s/f track rod end boot small leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,717 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,695 miles

rear tyres on limits & smooth on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,637 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,972 miles

Front 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,972 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,090 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,090 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 RAT is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VX02 RAT, 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 VX02 RAT registered?

VX02 RAT is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VX02 RAT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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