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EA02 RYO

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,940 mi
Last recorded133,940 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 132,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 130,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 129,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 127,134 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 127,133 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,676 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,456 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all of underbody covered in undertrays

Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,526 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 99,514 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s rack end play

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,473 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,473 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 90,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,188 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 60,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2007 45,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,672 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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EA02 RYO is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA02 RYO, 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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EA02 RYO is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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