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WX52 GLZ

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 GLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3x brake pipes into abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3x brake pipes into abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 72,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 71,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 70,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,617 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,747 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine manegment light on

Pass 3 Nov 2007 21,419 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,518 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 13,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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WX52 GLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX52 GLZ, 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 WX52 GLZ registered?

WX52 GLZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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