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L5 VXT

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,443 mi
Last recorded33,443 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 33,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 31,297 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 1 May 2019 31,297 miles

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

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by a.b.s pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 29,754 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 28,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,111 miles

front brake discs rusty inner surface

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,462 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,652 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 18,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 18,159 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L5 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 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 L5 VXT, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 VXT registered?

L5 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is L5 VXT safe to buy?

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