Vauxhall Vx220
From 1,263 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 34 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 34 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 18 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 17 |
| audible warning inoperative | 16 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 11 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 11 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 14.4% of Vx220 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
Vauxhall Vx220 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 14 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 14. At this rate, roughly 81.2 years until none remain. Now at 71.7% of its peak (906 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 305 | 345 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 321 | 328 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 221 | 429 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 196 | 449 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2024 Q3 | 320 | 338 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 342 | 310 | +0 | -0 | +36 |
| 2024 Q1 | 272 | 344 | +0 | -30 | -30 |
| 2023 Q4 | 235 | 411 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 86.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, audible warning inoperative |
| 2004 | 85.8% | audible warning inoperative, warning device shows system malfunction |
| 2003 | 87.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2002 | 85.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
1 earlier years
| 2001 | 81.8% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vx220s tested had between 46,293 and 92,338 miles on the clock.
At 65,585 median miles, the Vx220 has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Vx220 MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vx220 has a 85.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,263 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vx220?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vx220 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
How many Vauxhall Vx220s are on UK roads?
There are 305 Vauxhall Vx220s currently licensed on UK roads, with 345 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vx220 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vx220 is 65,585 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,293 and 92,338 miles.
Buying a used Vx220?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.