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Y159 RTP

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,918 mi
Last recorded24,918 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 RTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 24,918 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre old 2005 y o m

Offside Rear Tyre old 2010 y om

Pass 8 May 2025 24,756 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Engine management lamp indicating fault pre 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing 2005 y o m

Pass 16 May 2024 24,551 miles

Ally undertrays covering testable components

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 24,431 miles

Ally undertrays covering testable components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 24,320 miles

Ally undertrays obscuring testable components

Eml light on dash pre 2003

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,200 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2007 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2005 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2001 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (m))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,766 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre old 2007 y o m

Nearside Rear Tyre old 2005 y o m

Offside Front Tyre old 2001 y o m

Offside Rear Tyre old 2010 y o m

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components & mountings

Pass 24 May 2018 23,585 miles

Engine-bay-covers-obscuring-some-components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old-2007-y-o-m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old-2005-y-o-m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old-2001-y-o-m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old-2010-y-o-m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer-sill-covers-obscuring-some-prescribed-areas

Under-trays-obscuring-steering-components,-suspension-mountings,-brake-pipes-&-fuel-lines

Pass 9 May 2017 23,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 22,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 22,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r heat shield missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 16,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,939 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 14,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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Y159 RTP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y159 RTP, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y159 RTP registered?

Y159 RTP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y159 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 RTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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