2001 Vauxhall VX220 2.2L Petrol · D6 LBT

The Vauxhall VX220 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 22 November 2023 at 127,263 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The clean result follows three consecutive passes in 2021, 2022, and 2023, showing no worsening mechanical faults across the period. A failed entry on the same date as the pass, also at 127,263 miles with no defects listed, indicates an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a fault-based failure. Recorded mileage sits at 127,263 miles against a 2001 build, averaging roughly 5,091 miles per year. The car gained only 3,428 miles between the 5 November 2021 test at 119,835 miles and the 11 November 2022 test at 123,868 miles, then 3,395 miles to the 22 November 2023 test. This low annual use over 25 years suggests extended standing periods are likely, though the MOT record itself is sparse and shows no advisories on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage VX220s often suffer from perished rubber and binding brakes after long storage. Structural corrosion around the chassis outriggers and subframe mounts warrants close checking despite the absence of MOT corrosion flags. The clean test history implies previous owners kept basic statutory upkeep current, but the lack of advisories offers no insight into worn tyres or exhaust condition between tests. Verify the 22 November 2023 failure cause via DVSA records before purchase, and confirm the car has not endured moisture-related deterioration from inactivity.