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V18 KJL

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,570 mi
Last recorded104,570 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 KJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,570 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 104,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,128 miles

slight play in rear suspension both sides, suspect wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

245/40/19 275/35/19

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

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

osr worn bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,002 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,793 miles

osr tyre 3mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,128 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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V18 KJL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V18 KJL, 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 V18 KJL registered?

V18 KJL is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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