RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Vauxhall VX220 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,261 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,261 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Vauxhall VX220 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and steering.
84%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 91% of peers
+23.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,261 tests · fleet 61%
84%
Where the VX220 fails
Suspension99
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on seat belts, steering, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Vauxhall VX220 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall VX220 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall VX220 holds up well for its age: 84% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 91% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall VX220?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall VX220 in 2024: 13 years and older, 84%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall VX220 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Vauxhall VX220 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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