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VU08 VTV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,306 mi
Last recorded79,306 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 77,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 74,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 70,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,594 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,887 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut ok for test

Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut ok for test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,348 miles

front pads just ok for mot

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,226 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,670 miles

n/s/f tyre startimg to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre startimg to wear on inner edge

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 VTV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VTV, 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 VU08 VTV registered?

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

Is VU08 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 VTV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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