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H13 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,771 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,397 miles

Front play in both front strut moutings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front play in both front strut moutings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,239 miles

some play n/s and o/s front top strut mountings

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,569 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 50,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,087 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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H13 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H13 HSV, 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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H13 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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