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Y193 EWP

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 EWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 62,596 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,998 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,131 miles

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

Nearside front ABS loom insecure

Nut missing from ABS pump mounting

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,131 miles

Nearside front ABS loom insecure

Nut missing from ABS pump mounting

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,135 miles

crack in body frame behind drivers side door

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,555 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,508 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 46,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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Y193 EWP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y193 EWP, 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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What year was Y193 EWP registered?

Y193 EWP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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