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Y228 WDM

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

43,680 mi
Last recorded43,680 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 WDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 43,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 43,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 42,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,331 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 41,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,470 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,428 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,631 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,452 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,452 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y228 WDM is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y228 WDM, 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 Y228 WDM registered?

Y228 WDM is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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