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Vauxhall VX220

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,198 cc

S5 VXLMOT history

S5 VXL is a blue and silver petrol Vauxhall VX220 first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,524 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VX220
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VXL was last recorded at 77,524 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,900 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,624 miles
Average per year
2,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,524 miles
  • 2025 – 74,900 miles
  • 2024 – 73,037 miles
  • 2023 – 71,024 miles
  • 2022 – 69,428 miles
  • 2021 – 67,719 miles
  • 2020 – 66,372 miles
  • 2019 – 65,240 miles
  • 2018 – 63,728 miles
  • 2017 – 62,625 miles
  • 2015 – 58,503 miles
  • 2014 – 54,160 miles
  • 2013 – 50,562 miles
  • 2012 – 45,384 miles
  • 2011 – 42,401 miles
  • 2010 – 32,380 miles
  • 2009 – 30,067 miles
  • 2008 – 26,794 miles
  • 2007 – 24,766 miles
  • 2006 – 23,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Underside of vehicle covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,524 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    613500847620
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass74,900 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    395583988936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail74,888 miles (+1,851)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    569339763403
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,037 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    141288403412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,024 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    357854711843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,428 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    484005592384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,719 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    506098674052
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of car covered with alloy panels
  8. Pass66,372 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    707323502463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,240 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    510991223938
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered
  10. Fail65,227 miles (+1,499)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    832374101319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered
  11. Pass63,728 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    807302584087
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass62,625 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    486015534998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,503 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    205331445241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,160 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    769834994038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail54,160 miles (+3,598)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    828914094027
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass50,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    798490853061
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm on inside edge
  17. Fail50,562 miles (+5,178)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    979040753044
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm on inside edge
  18. Pass45,384 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    185116462408
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm
  19. Fail45,384 miles (+2,983)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    725146462074
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm
  20. Pass42,401 miles (+10,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,401 miles
    Test number
    876639161096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,380 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,380 miles
    Test number
    190477870078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,067 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    602044159030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    314917068007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,794 miles (+2,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    173637368475
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  25. Pass24,766 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    991390567041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    880609056031
    • NoteBoth front discs starting to corrode on inner faces.

Questions about S5 VXL

Does S5 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VXL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VXL?
The MOT on S5 VXL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VXL done?
S5 VXL was recorded at 77,524 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,704 miles a year.
Has S5 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VXL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 VXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S5 VXL find?
S5 VXL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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