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Y52 LAF

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,695 mi
Last recorded80,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 LAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 73,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,555 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,187 miles

note: stone chip in windscreen on nearside (outside prescribed area).

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 48,768 miles

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

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

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

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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Y52 LAF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y52 LAF, 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 Y52 LAF registered?

Y52 LAF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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