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FH09 HMU

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 HMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 50,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 47,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 43,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,518 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,801 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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FH09 HMU 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 100%.

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 FH09 HMU, 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 FH09 HMU?

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What year was FH09 HMU registered?

FH09 HMU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is FH09 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH09 HMU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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