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VX05 BYE

2005 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall VX22031,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 25,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 25,249 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum hose at brake servo split (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 24,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,643 miles

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,483 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,870 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,288 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,006 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 11,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,693 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,160 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,862 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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VX05 BYE is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX05 BYE, 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 VX05 BYE registered?

VX05 BYE is a 2005 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is VX05 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 BYE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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