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2002 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,824 mi
Last recorded39,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 LES
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 39,770 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,629 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 39,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal split

Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 369,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,163 miles

some corrosion to brake discs

unable to give good inspection to underside due to design of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,515 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,197 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 34,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 21,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,363 miles

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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W5 LES is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W5 LES, 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 W5 LES registered?

W5 LES is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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