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FN59 WRF

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 WRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,165 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,974 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 32,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,601 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 23 Apr 2014 19,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,223 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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FN59 WRF is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FN59 WRF, 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 FN59 WRF registered?

FN59 WRF is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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