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JGZ 220

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,507 mi
Last recorded61,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 220
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 61,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,989 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,325 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,351 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,402 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,846 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 44,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,524 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,524 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 22,167 miles

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

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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JGZ 220 is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JGZ 220, 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 JGZ 220 registered?

JGZ 220 is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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