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VE05 XHU

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,059 mi
Last recorded8,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 XHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 8,059 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim just to standard

Pass 6 Jun 2025 6,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 5,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 5,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 1,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted restricting view of components

Pass 24 Apr 2022 881 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2022 881 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished, all good tread wear dated 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2014 877 miles

both front tyres split/perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres split/perished

engine over heating

Pass 26 Jul 2013 872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 225 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,988 miles

both rear lamps have condensation in

Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,988 miles

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

both rear lamps have condensation in

Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,433 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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VE05 XHU is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VE05 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 XHU registered?

VE05 XHU is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is VE05 XHU safe to buy?

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