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Y881 UKN

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,433 mi
Last recorded27,433 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 UKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 27,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,238 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,945 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,650 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,255 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,650 miles

front brake disc inner faces are corroding

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,446 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due under guards ect

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,914 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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Y881 UKN is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y881 UKN, 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 Y881 UKN registered?

Y881 UKN is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y881 UKN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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