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BJ09 VBK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,744 mi
Last recorded53,744 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides, various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 53,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,922 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 46,884 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,902 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 38,859 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,715 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,492 miles

front brake discs pitted/scored

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing inside edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted/scored

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing inside edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,371 miles

engine oil level low

front brake discs pitted/scored

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,173 miles

engine oil level low

rear tyres between 2-3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,457 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight noise n/s/f poss suspension

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,768 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

poss slight noise front suspension

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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BJ09 VBK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 VBK, 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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BJ09 VBK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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