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BYZ 220

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,406 mi
Last recorded76,406 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 220
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 76,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,045 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside door

Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,434 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at the abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL VISIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL VISIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,306 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,774 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 23,133 miles

front brake discs inner face corroding

front brake pads approaching wear limits

rear brake pads approaching wear limits

Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,791 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 12,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BYZ 220 is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BYZ 220, 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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What year was BYZ 220 registered?

BYZ 220 is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is BYZ 220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 220 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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