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V88 CUB

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 CUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 84,757 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 83,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,906 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,873 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 71,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 43,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,842 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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V88 CUB is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V88 CUB, 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.

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What year was V88 CUB registered?

V88 CUB is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is V88 CUB safe to buy?

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