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G15 FAR

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,805 mi
Last recorded51,805 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 FAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 51,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 50,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 48,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,425 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 46,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 44,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 41,931 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,195 miles

wiper blade becoming poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,682 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,660 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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G15 FAR is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 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 G15 FAR, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G15 FAR registered?

G15 FAR is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is G15 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 FAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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