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LV51 LZH

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 76,569 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,963 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,963 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 75,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 74,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,565 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine eml light on

Pass 4 May 2010 57,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,331 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,650 miles

damage to front panelwork

engine management light illuminated

rear registration plate lamp dirty reducing light output

Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front panelwork

engine management light illuminated

rear registration plate lamp dirty reducing light output

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,914 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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LV51 LZH is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV51 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

LV51 LZH is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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