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2979 PP

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,323 mi
Last recorded26,323 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2979 PP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 26,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,866 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 25,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 24,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,627 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 20,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,224 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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2979 PP is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 2979 PP, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2979 PP is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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