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VX52 PAP

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,092 mi
Last recorded33,092 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 PAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 33,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 29,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 29,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

e.m.l light on

Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,289 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 6 Aug 2016 27,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,476 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,481 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 24,480 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 21,975 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 21,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,707 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 20,707 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,352 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 18,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate poor (To small)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,433 miles

Rear 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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VX52 PAP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VX52 PAP, 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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VX52 PAP is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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