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Y831 VDA

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,358 mi
Last recorded58,358 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 VDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 58,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 57,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,988 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,331 miles

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

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

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

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

parkbrake little reserve travel

parkbrake only just passed 16%

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 54,553 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,325 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 45,325 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,652 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Coolant expansion bottle cracked and leaking.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,464 miles

33% imbalance on hand brake application

Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

33% imbalance on hand brake application

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,455 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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Y831 VDA is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y831 VDA, 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 Y831 VDA registered?

Y831 VDA is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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