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LM51 LWV

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,853 mi
Last recorded46,853 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 46,853 miles

Offside Front wheel slight play side to side

Fail 21 Nov 2024 46,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front wheel slight play side to side

Pass 30 Nov 2020 46,831 miles

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

some underside components could not be properly assessed due to design

Pass 28 May 2019 46,742 miles

many underbody components obscured by guards and undertray

Pass 23 May 2018 46,701 miles

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

some underside components could not be properly assessed due to body/chassis construction

Pass 26 May 2017 46,533 miles

some components could not be properly assessed due to chassis design

Pass 30 May 2016 45,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 43,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 43,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,781 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate smaller size as normal plate cannot be fitted without affecting cooling

some under-side checks could not be made as under-side is completely enclosed.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,864 miles

front number plate may not pass regulations in future

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,499 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 36,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,678 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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LM51 LWV is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LM51 LWV, 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 LM51 LWV registered?

LM51 LWV is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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