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LV51 LXF

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 71,623 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 71,572 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 69,784 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,822 miles

panels covering underside of vehicle unable to inspect all components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,865 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements border not 11mm (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,234 miles

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

Nearside front upper shock absorber/ top spring mount deteriated.

Nearside rear tyre bold inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,759 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blade not clearing screen in some areas

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,465 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres 2.5mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,532 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2008 43,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,297 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,553 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LV51 LXF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV51 LXF, 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 LV51 LXF registered?

LV51 LXF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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