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VO08 LKP

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,983 mi
Last recorded87,983 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,983 miles

Central Rear roof lining hanging down partially obscuring view to rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower auxiliary main beam light inop

Nearside Front power steering pulley bent/wobbling

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + side light as same unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear roof lining hanging down partially obscuring view to rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower auxiliary main beam light inop

Nearside Front power steering pulley bent/wobbling

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + side light as same unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering pump pulley bent/wobbling

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 84,694 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front power steering pump pulley bent/wobbling

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,687 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (245/40r19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2mm (275/35r19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 71,867 miles

Chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2019 64,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2018 56,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,152 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre tread perished

o/s front tyre tread perished

slight damage to front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,869 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 12 Apr 2012 29,433 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 27,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
Full Vauxhall VXR8 reliability report

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VO08 LKP is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VO08 LKP, 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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VO08 LKP is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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