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VO55 VXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,055 mi
Last recorded33,055 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO55 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 33,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 30,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 18,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VO55 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO55 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO55 VXR registered?

VO55 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is VO55 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO55 VXR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO55 VXR have outstanding finance?

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