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V8 XUE

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,276 mi
Last recorded50,276 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 40,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 39,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,183 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 27,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 21,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,872 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,720 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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V8 XUE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 XUE registered?

V8 XUE is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is V8 XUE safe to buy?

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