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W1 HSV

2017 Vauxhall VXR8

Orange Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,930 mi
Last recorded20,930 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 20,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 20,772 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 18,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 16,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 14,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 11,395 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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W1 HSV is a 2017 Vauxhall VXR8 in Orange with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W1 HSV, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W1 HSV registered?

W1 HSV is a 2017 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 December 2017.

Is W1 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 HSV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W1 HSV have outstanding finance?

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