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Y44 ESP

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,875 mi
Last recorded22,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 ESP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 22,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 22,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 22,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weaker than nearside but not exessive (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 21,658 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,310 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of all testable items

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split/smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 21,310 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection all items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,148 miles

Front number plate lose

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2019 20,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 19,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,481 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,359 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,326 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,911 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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Y44 ESP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y44 ESP, 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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Y44 ESP is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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