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DBZ 9922

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 9922
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 121,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 118,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,279 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 101,278 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,336 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,703 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,741 miles

n/s/f tyre cut inner edge n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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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DBZ 9922 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DBZ 9922, 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 DBZ 9922 registered?

DBZ 9922 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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