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J700 RJL

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 RJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 83,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in front wheel

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,356 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,299 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,727 miles

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

under body covered

Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,699 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front bonnet catch is loose

Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,062 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 24,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,963 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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J700 RJL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J700 RJL, 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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J700 RJL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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