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V8 WSN

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 82,607 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 79,674 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play from top mount

Rear General corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,741 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 72,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 56,125 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,038 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,036 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,659 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,109 miles

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 29,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 WSN is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 V8 WSN, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 WSN is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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