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CX09 PVZ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,717 mi
Last recorded43,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 43,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 40,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 40,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,387 miles

front tyres tread cracked outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2015 16,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres tread cracked outer sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2014 14,378 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,547 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX09 PVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX09 PVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX09 PVZ?

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What year was CX09 PVZ registered?

CX09 PVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is CX09 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX09 PVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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