CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y551 NNO

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 NNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,635 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,630 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shock absorber is bottoming out (2.7.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only o/s caliper is sticking (3.1.2)

Side repeater not working both side repeaters (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,448 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 53,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,200 miles

corrosion on all four brake discs

new brake pads fitted allow time to bed in

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet missing

corrosion on all four brake discs

engine warning lamp on

suspect wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,065 miles

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

eml on

lower cover fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,065 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

lower cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,088 miles

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

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

Offside 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
Full Vauxhall VX220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y551 NNO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y551 NNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y551 NNO?

You can check the full history of Y551 NNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y551 NNO registered?

Y551 NNO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y551 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 NNO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y551 NNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y551 NNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.