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VU09 LSZ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 LSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge also both cracking all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

hand brake light on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge also both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

brake handbrake light on dash

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,144 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly light on dash (1.1.10 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,330 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,414 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,932 miles

Both Rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 14,024 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 LSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VU09 LSZ, 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.

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VU09 LSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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