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SG09 JLG

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,803 mi
Last recorded61,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 JLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 60,038 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 57,690 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 54,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,790 miles

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms / rack

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,289 miles

Play in steering O/S/F

slight play in upper rose joint bush N/S/R

Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering O/S/F

slight play in upper rose joint bush N/S/R

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,583 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 41,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,760 miles

N/S/R INDICATOR FLASH RATE SPEEDS UP DURING USE, ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,940 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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SG09 JLG is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SG09 JLG, 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 SG09 JLG registered?

SG09 JLG is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is SG09 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 JLG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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