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V9 STU

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,566 mi
Last recorded32,566 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 STU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 32,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 31,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 29,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded around outer section of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded around outer section of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 28,798 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,692 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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V9 STU 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 V9 STU, 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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What year was V9 STU registered?

V9 STU is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is V9 STU safe to buy?

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