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D5 WAK

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 79,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 74,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 63,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,016 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded (rear clamp broken)

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,065 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,281 miles

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,476 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust note bordering on load

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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D5 WAK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D5 WAK, 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 D5 WAK registered?

D5 WAK is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is D5 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 WAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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