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W21 TMB

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 TMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 109,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.52% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,503 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

some play in os steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 102,972 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on spring (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear hub binding so much unable to fully check bearing etc..

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

front no.plate seems small

hazard switch cover missing

slight play in os steering arm

wiper smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,286 miles

Approx 2-3mm left on o/s/r brake pad

Dampness on n/s/f shocker

Some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,604 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin and age cracking.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin and age cracking.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin and age cracking.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,003 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

EML on.

Hazard swith front face damaged.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is on.

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

Front of hazard switch is damaged.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 83,160 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 83,160 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 76,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,347 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 75,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

(advise) front brake discs becoming scored

(advise) rear brake pads approaching limits

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,343 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight free play felt through steering column joint

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,330 miles

exhaust back box slightly loose

inner front pads low and inner faces of front discs worn

sticker fitted at top of windscreen, advise to remove.

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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W21 TMB is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W21 TMB, 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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W21 TMB is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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