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BG52 TZC

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,463 mi
Last recorded49,463 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 TZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 31,300 miles

Emissions not tested engine coolant light came on during emissions test so stopped test (7.3.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 30,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 28,620 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,587 miles

nearside front,offside front, offside rear tyre splitting in tyre tread slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2014 25,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front,offside front, offside rear tyre splitting in tyre tread slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,370 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,074 miles

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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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BG52 TZC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG52 TZC, 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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BG52 TZC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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