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Y947 RDG

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,316 mi
Last recorded59,316 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 RDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 59,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,766 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2023 58,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,148 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 55,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 53,666 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,711 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,790 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 28,790 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2008 10,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,355 miles

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

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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Y947 RDG is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y947 RDG, 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 Y947 RDG registered?

Y947 RDG is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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