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G16 OVX

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,949 miles

covers underside not allowing inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers underside not allowing inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,377 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,377 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,574 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,101 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,260 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

correct number plates fitted at time of test

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,430 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,700 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,541 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,115 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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G16 OVX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G16 OVX, 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 G16 OVX registered?

G16 OVX is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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