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BG05 AEX

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,571 mi
Last recorded28,571 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,515 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,498 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,380 miles

Body trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,605 miles

Body undertray(s) fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,083 miles

unable to check all steering, suspension and braking components due to design of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to construction type

Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease at nearside trackrod end,no obvious split in boot

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to vehicle type/construction

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,511 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to panels fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,336 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 27 Apr 2009 15,099 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to type/construction

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,769 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to type/construction

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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BG05 AEX is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BG05 AEX, 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 BG05 AEX registered?

BG05 AEX is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 AEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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