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GL09 VBX

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,108 mi
Last recorded119,108 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 VBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,108 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 119,108 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 104,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 100,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,138 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,617 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,617 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 84,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,620 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,186 miles

both rear tyre's getting low tred

o/s and n/s head lamp dip beam poor out put

Fail 15 May 2014 55,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

Pass 15 May 2014 55,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

Pass 20 May 2013 30,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,485 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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GL09 VBX is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL09 VBX, 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 GL09 VBX registered?

GL09 VBX is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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