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C8 SWA

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 41,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 34,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,811 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,849 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 9,444 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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C8 SWA is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C8 SWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 SWA registered?

C8 SWA is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is C8 SWA safe to buy?

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