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S8 VXX

2000 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall VX22047,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,602 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 60,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 57,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 49,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,154 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 42,087 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,087 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,667 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 41,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 41,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 38,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 32,840 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2006 28,451 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 28,451 miles

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

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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S8 VXX is a 2000 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 47,750 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 S8 VXX, 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 26 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 S8 VXX registered?

S8 VXX is a 2000 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is S8 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 VXX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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