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DX02 OTZ

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,376 mi
Last recorded65,376 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sill covers damaged.

full flat floor fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,940 miles

full flat floor fitted.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sill covers damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side sill cover damaged

covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,607 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both fiberglass outer sills holed and damaged.

full flat floor fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,675 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,683 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both fiberglass sill sections damaged. front splitter damaged.

full undertrays fitted.oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,947 miles

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

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

full length under trays fitted.surface corrosion on brake discs.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,873 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 4,011 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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DX02 OTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX02 OTZ, 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 DX02 OTZ registered?

DX02 OTZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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