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VX56 UGZ

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,567 miles

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Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,472 miles

cover sills

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,739 miles

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Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,497 miles

both front tyres low on edges, front pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,352 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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VX56 UGZ is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VX56 UGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 UGZ registered?

VX56 UGZ is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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The MOT history for VX56 UGZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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