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VN05 ZGK

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 ZGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 47,466 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 21 May 2024 47,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 3 May 2023 46,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 45,052 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 25 May 2022 45,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 12 May 2021 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 43,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 43,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,499 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 42,499 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 40,146 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 34,573 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 31,542 miles

all suspension components corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 30,837 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 29,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres perrishing/cracking

slight damage to rear handbrake cable outer covers

slight smear to front wiper

Pass 20 May 2013 28,891 miles

o/s/r hub moist

Fail 20 May 2013 28,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/r hub moist

Pass 15 May 2012 24,724 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 21,406 miles

rear discs becomming pitted

Fail 23 May 2011 21,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear discs becomming pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 17,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,578 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 14,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 10,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 10,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN05 ZGK is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VN05 ZGK, 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 VN05 ZGK registered?

VN05 ZGK is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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