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AF59 YJJ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,327 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 83,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 79,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 77,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 69,092 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 69,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,250 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,187 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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AF59 YJJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 YJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF59 YJJ registered?

AF59 YJJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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