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Y177 HEJ

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 HEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 116,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,126 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 116,121 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,194 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,379 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 144,939 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,077 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 78,640 miles

Front Reg plate slightly smaller than standard but no likely to be misread.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 78,640 miles

Front Reg plate slightly smaller than standard but no likely to be misread.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,997 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 67,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,864 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,101 miles

N/S/F tyre on legial limit on edges

N/S/F tyre slightly persihed but inner safty cordes not exposed

N/S/R tyre getting low (3.5mm)

O/S/F tyre on legial limit on edges

O/S/F tyre slightly perished not inner safty cordes not exposed

O/S/R tyre getting low (3.5mm)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,101 miles

N/S/F tyre on legial limit on edges

N/S/F tyre slightly persihed but inner safty cordes not exposed

N/S/R tyre getting low (3.5mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre on legial limit on edges

O/S/F tyre slightly perished not inner safty cordes not exposed

O/S/R tyre getting low (3.5mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y177 HEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y177 HEJ, 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.

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Y177 HEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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