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NV09 NVL

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,409 mi
Last recorded165,409 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 NVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 165,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 159,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 158,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 157,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 152,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 151,718 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 150,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,918 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2017 106,752 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,090 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,519 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 76,942 miles

Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,554 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,068 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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NV09 NVL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NV09 NVL, 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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NV09 NVL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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