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Y348 CGC

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,517 mi
Last recorded109,517 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 CGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 109,517 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

smell of fuel around engine bay area

Pass 28 Jan 2025 107,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits limit 0.30%, actual reading 0.68% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.50%, actual reading 0.97% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,867 miles

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

eml on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,791 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

nearside rear tyre perished cracks

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,791 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

nearside rear tyre perished cracks

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2009 77,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,993 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,237 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 59,985 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 45,327 miles

near side tyres on limit off tyres close

Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,486 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2006 42,470 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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Y348 CGC is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y348 CGC, 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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Y348 CGC is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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