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VX02 SAM

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,462 mi
Last recorded81,462 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,804 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,656 miles

advise vehicle protection on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise vehicle protection on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,852 miles

under body guard preventing full inspection of under side

Fail 24 Jul 2010 71,850 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body guard preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,463 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 14,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SAM is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SAM, 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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VX02 SAM is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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