CarVerify

Free Car Check

V18 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,734 mi
Last recorded46,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 46,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 42,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 38,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,097 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 23,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,033 miles

Engine covers restricts vision

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays restricts vision

Pass 8 May 2015 19,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 17,147 miles

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

n/s/r tyre near the wearbands

Fail 28 Apr 2014 17,147 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre near the wearbands

Fail 24 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,216 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
Full Vauxhall VXR8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V18 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V18 HSV, 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

How do I check the history of V18 HSV?

You can check the full history of V18 HSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V18 HSV registered?

V18 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is V18 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 HSV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V18 HSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V18 HSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.