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V8 DVB

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,134 mi
Last recorded43,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 43,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,514 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,119 miles

advise corrosion starting on rear brake discs.

advise corrosion starting on rear sub frame and also rear suspension components.

advise slight fluid leek from radiator lower corner on n,s,f.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,589 miles

both rear tyres low tread centres..

Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres low tread centres..

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,180 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,762 miles

dust/grease seals on nsf anti roll bar link leaking grease slightly

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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V8 DVB 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 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 V8 DVB, 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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V8 DVB is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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