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Y91 GAJ

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,927 mi
Last recorded30,927 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 GAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,275 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,699 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 29,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,208 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 28,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 24,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,062 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

other components obscured due to design of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 3,645 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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Y91 GAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y91 GAJ, 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 Y91 GAJ registered?

Y91 GAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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