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EY52 LCL

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,001 mi
Last recorded49,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 LCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,623 miles

under trays obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 45,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,909 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,909 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,101 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,860 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,860 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 35,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake disks in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 34,430 miles

engine management warning lamp on

slight corrosion to brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,097 miles

all brake discs corroded

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,261 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 32,254 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,275 miles

Surface rust on brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,275 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Surface rust on brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,674 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

reverse lights not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2006

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 20,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,265 miles

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

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

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

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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EY52 LCL is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EY52 LCL, 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 EY52 LCL registered?

EY52 LCL is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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