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H3 SOU

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,260 mi
Last recorded63,260 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 SOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 28 Feb 2025 63,260 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted all along obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working x2 (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted all along obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 62,954 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 62,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp security

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal travel

corrosion started on all steel suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 29 May 2019 62,621 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 28 May 2019 62,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,781 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Lamp lenses deteriorated

Tyre(s) appear underinflated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,628 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,625 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,260 miles

over heating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,260 miles

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

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

over heating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,518 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom shocker mounts corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 48,479 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,030 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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H3 SOU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 H3 SOU, 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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H3 SOU is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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