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G29 LAW

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 LAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 73,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 70,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,537 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,607 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,378 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,435 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,666 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 49,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,737 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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G29 LAW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 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 G29 LAW, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G29 LAW registered?

G29 LAW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is G29 LAW safe to buy?

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