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Y599 SBD

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,056 mi
Last recorded60,056 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 SBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 60,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2026 59,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 48,255 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,588 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,230 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Small chips on windscreen in zones A and B.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Small chips on windscreen in zones A and B.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,587 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 32,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,394 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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Y599 SBD is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y599 SBD, 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 Y599 SBD registered?

Y599 SBD is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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