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V8 VHX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,848 mi
Last recorded43,848 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 38,483 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes hidden in part by components

front brake discs corroded(inner surface)

outer sill covers fitted

wiper blades worn but meet requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,059 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 30,059 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,211 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaking

temp got very hot during test

Pass 9 May 2012 16,568 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 9 May 2011 12,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2011 12,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 VHX, 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 V8 VHX registered?

V8 VHX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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