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DAS 638

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,995 mi
Last recorded6,995 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 638
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 6,995 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,303 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre cracking on tread pattern

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear top suspension arm rear bush slightly displaced

offside front tyre cracking on tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2011

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner face of nearside front brake disc heavily rusted and pitted

inner face of offside front brake disc heavily rusted and pitted

Fail 23 Feb 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner face of nearside front brake disc heavily rusted and pitted

inner face of offside front brake disc heavily rusted and pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both fronts tyres in tread cracking

front number plate no maker mark or bsau 145d mark

smell of fuel from a round fuel cap but seal looks ok

Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,861 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both fronts tyres in tread cracking

coolant warning light on dash and level bit low

front number plate no maker mark or bsau 145d mark

smell of fuel from a round fuel cap but seal looks ok

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,544 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,544 miles

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

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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DAS 638 is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DAS 638, 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 DAS 638 registered?

DAS 638 is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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