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AP05 EMF

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,192 mi
Last recorded20,192 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 20,115 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,962 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 19,948 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 18,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,774 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,523 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 10,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,406 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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AP05 EMF is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP05 EMF, 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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What year was AP05 EMF registered?

AP05 EMF is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AP05 EMF safe to buy?

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