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B22 CWS

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,984 mi
Last recorded43,984 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 CWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,772 miles

Metal undertray fitted full underside

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertreys fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED COULD NOT DO FULL INSPECTION

Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,622 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 17,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 9,419 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,954 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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B22 CWS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 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 B22 CWS, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B22 CWS registered?

B22 CWS is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 June 2003.

Is B22 CWS safe to buy?

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