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Y434 UKL

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 UKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,646 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 67,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,102 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,734 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

wiper poor

Pass 12 May 2017 48,213 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower coil spring mount corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 May 2017 48,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower coil spring mount corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 42,653 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Lower coil spring mount corroded

all brake disc's surface rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

both front tyres are perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,637 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,653 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 33,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 28,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,094 miles

unable to carry out full suspension or brake inspection due to large body under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y434 UKL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y434 UKL, 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 Y434 UKL registered?

Y434 UKL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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