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GL57 MZT

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 MZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 89,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,512 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 79,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,752 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,408 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 25,897 miles

Play in offside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 16,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 May 2012 16,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,772 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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GL57 MZT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL57 MZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL57 MZT registered?

GL57 MZT is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for GL57 MZT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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