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Y215 RVS

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 81,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,430 miles

Engine management warning lamp came on and then went off.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,864 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,357 miles

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

eml on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,039 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,023 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r pad anti-rattle spring insecure rear undertray bolt missing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,395 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 71,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 67,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 63,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 53,634 miles

both front tyres close to limit and heavily perished advise replacment

o/s/r tyre close to limit advise replacment

wiper blade poor

Pass 28 May 2008 51,715 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

front number plate loose req's attention.

large screw in n/s/r outer tyre tread.

n/s/f tyre worn/wearing on outside edge.

suspect rear brakes inner pads worn low.

Pass 1 May 2007 48,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,174 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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Y215 RVS is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y215 RVS, 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 Y215 RVS registered?

Y215 RVS is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y215 RVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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