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VX07 ROB

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 ROB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,300 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 84,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 84,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 10 Jun 2019 78,997 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' drivers side (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 12 May 2015 57,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,848 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 20 May 2013 48,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 37,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall VXR8 reliability report

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VX07 ROB is a 2007 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 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 VX07 ROB, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX07 ROB registered?

VX07 ROB is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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