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VU09 LKK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,817 mi
Last recorded55,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 LKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 53,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 49,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 46,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 41,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 31,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 22,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 17,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 15,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,047 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 13,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,017 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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VU09 LKK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VU09 LKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 LKK registered?

VU09 LKK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 LKK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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