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Y514 YMO

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 YMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 83,148 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,135 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to under body covers

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,167 miles

eml light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,018 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,044 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 66,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,103 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,228 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,721 miles

front pads worn on inside

rear discs lipped

unable to check brake pipes,covered by undertray

Fail 7 Jul 2006 37,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear discs lipped and scored

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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Y514 YMO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y514 YMO, 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 Y514 YMO registered?

Y514 YMO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y514 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y514 YMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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