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HY59 JVZ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,316 mi
Last recorded114,316 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 JVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,316 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,185 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 110,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,690 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,058 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All FOUR tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All FOUR tyres worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 81,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,838 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 78,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside - outside (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,548 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,548 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,360 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front tyres perished

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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HY59 JVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY59 JVZ, 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 HY59 JVZ registered?

HY59 JVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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