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VU08 VNX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,746 mi
Last recorded76,746 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 68,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,227 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 53,012 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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VU08 VNX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU08 VNX, 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

How do I check the history of VU08 VNX?

You can check the full history of VU08 VNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU08 VNX registered?

VU08 VNX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 VNX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU08 VNX have outstanding finance?

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