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D6 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,122 mi
Last recorded115,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,355 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 112,224 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 109,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 107,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,732 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,732 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,891 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,875 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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D6 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D6 HSV, 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 D6 HSV registered?

D6 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is D6 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 HSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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