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Y434 GUF

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,375 mi
Last recorded69,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 GUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seatbelt buckle incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

side repeater lamps dim

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 63,338 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,243 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,200 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,254 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,543 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,734 miles

offside front interior door handle does not function

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,452 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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Y434 GUF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Gold 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 Y434 GUF, 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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Y434 GUF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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