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L88 BAO

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,790 mi
Last recorded90,790 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Outer braid damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,306 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,992 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,923 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,635 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,634 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,697 miles

slight corroasion to brake discs

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

steering rack gaiters deteriated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,697 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight corroasion to brake discs

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

steering rack gaiters deteriated

Pass 8 May 2014 78,586 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,491 miles

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

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

rear plate lights slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,118 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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L88 BAO 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 L88 BAO, 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 L88 BAO registered?

L88 BAO is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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