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W2 HSV

2016 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,779 mi
Last recorded46,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall VXR822,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 26,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 22,119 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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W2 HSV is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,786 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 W2 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W2 HSV?

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What year was W2 HSV registered?

W2 HSV is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is W2 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 HSV shows 7 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 W2 HSV have outstanding finance?

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