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V60 UTE

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Blue Petrol 5968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,250 mi
Last recorded134,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 UTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 134,248 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 131,423 miles

Crankshaft pulley deteriorating

Engine cover fitted

General corrosion to suspension components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 112,245 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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V60 UTE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Blue with a 5,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V60 UTE, 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 V60 UTE?

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What year was V60 UTE registered?

V60 UTE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is V60 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V60 UTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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