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BT57 KWK

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,746 mi
Last recorded39,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 KWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,464 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,367 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,228 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,407 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 36,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,435 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,162 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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BT57 KWK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT57 KWK, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 KWK registered?

BT57 KWK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is BT57 KWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 KWK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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