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HK57 VFX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,024 mi
Last recorded82,024 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,023 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 64,023 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2020 61,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 51,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges [secondary grooves]

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,972 miles

can not check ,outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,520 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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HK57 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK57 VFX, 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 HK57 VFX registered?

HK57 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HK57 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 VFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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