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L33 VXC

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 VXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,822 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,918 miles

Offside Front Head lamp unit has moisture inside, aim not affected.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 6,098 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,843 miles

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,399 miles

tray fitted under the vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 40,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 38,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,974 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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L33 VXC is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L33 VXC, 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 L33 VXC registered?

L33 VXC is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is L33 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 VXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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