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P5 VXT

2006 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,071 mi
Last recorded25,071 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall VX22026,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 25,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 25,069 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 25,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,045 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 24,971 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,482 miles

coolant warning light illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2021 24,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch not holding bonnet down (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 23,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 23,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 23,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 23,339 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,349 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,349 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,588 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)

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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P5 VXT is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,484 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 P5 VXT, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 VXT registered?

P5 VXT is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is P5 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 VXT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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