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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Vx220. Check any Vx220 by registration number below.

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85.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.0%

vs Vauxhall Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Vauxhall Vx220 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Vx220 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, which is 4.0 percentage points above the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vx220 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vx220 fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Vx220 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Vx220, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Vx220 performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 156 vehicles

84.6%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

29.6%

2005

Based on 154 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.8%

2004

Based on 310 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

10.4%

2003

Based on 678 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

8.2%

2002

Based on 421 vehicles

84.8%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2001

Based on 357 vehicles

82.6%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

8.4%

0

Based on 964 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Vx220

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vx220 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.1%
Vauxhall Vx220 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

5.8%

Front Nearside

3.8%

Front Offside

3.2%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Vx220

Vauxhall Vx220 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Vx220 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Vx220?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Vx220 is 85.9% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vx220?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Vx220 are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Vx220 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, the Vauxhall Vx220 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Vx220?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Vx220?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Vx220: 56,134 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vx220 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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