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BJ51 YYU

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,591 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,102 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 47,267 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 22,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,625 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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BJ51 YYU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 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 BJ51 YYU, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 YYU registered?

BJ51 YYU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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