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H5 VNV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,621 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,744 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,387 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,862 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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H5 VNV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black 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 H5 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 VNV registered?

H5 VNV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is H5 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 VNV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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