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NB05 RAM

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,228 mi
Last recorded55,228 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 RAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,058 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,604 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,457 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,073 miles

advise front discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,837 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,382 miles

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

Nearside 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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NB05 RAM is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 31,656 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 NB05 RAM, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NB05 RAM registered?

NB05 RAM is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is NB05 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB05 RAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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