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Y731 HKU

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 101,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 23 Jul 2025 100,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,281 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear sill damaged (not strengthening)

Offside rear undertray insecure to body (not strengthening)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 99,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 99,906 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 98,199 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 97,149 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 95,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible handbrake cable/mechanism seized on (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,470 miles

Offside Front fog light bulb not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroding

suspension corroding

Pass 19 May 2018 88,966 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 88,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 85,229 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight binding on offside rear brake

wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,568 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn / rusted

rear brake discs worn

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn / rusted

rear brake discs worn

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 15 May 2015 76,704 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

number plate lights deteriorating

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2015 76,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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

number plate lights deteriorating

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,882 miles

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 May 2013 68,407 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,030 miles

engine under tray missing

uneven rear tyre wear

o/s/r brake pipe before flexable hose corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray missing

uneven rear tyre wear

o/s/r brake pipe before flexable hose corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,631 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wheel bearing noisy

o/s park brake for lower effort than other side

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wheel bearing noisy

o/s park brake for lower effort than other side

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 42,007 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,621 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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Y731 HKU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y731 HKU, 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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Y731 HKU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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