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YJ52 WWE

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 WWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s and n/s rear drive shaft gators split

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested metal bake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 92,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,583 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,279 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

handbrake lever travel

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched and chipped

Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,483 miles

abs pump mounts broken

exhaust mount broken

large under trays and panels fitted unable to view underside of car properly

Fail 27 Oct 2018 83,482 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder and servo mount (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pin retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

abs pump mounts broken

exhaust mount broken

large under trays and panels fitted unable to view underside of car properly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,162 miles

sill covers fitted

unable to test underside due to undertrays obscuring suspension and steering

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,642 miles

all tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 72,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,444 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,912 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,939 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,925 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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YJ52 WWE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 YJ52 WWE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ52 WWE is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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