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W14 VXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 92,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 87,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 84,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,227 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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W14 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 W14 VXR, 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.

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What year was W14 VXR registered?

W14 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is W14 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W14 VXR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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