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FD09 TZL

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 TZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,437 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,360 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020 74,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,093 miles

Engine covers fitted

Unable to inspect inner brake pads

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,331 miles

nearside rear light lense is smashed and rear bumper isnt clipped in due to damage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,804 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,694 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,836 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,832 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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FD09 TZL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD09 TZL, 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 FD09 TZL?

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What year was FD09 TZL registered?

FD09 TZL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FD09 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 TZL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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