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W4 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,252 mi
Last recorded60,252 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 60,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 60,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,434 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 8 Jun 2021 58,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2015 43,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2014 34,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,199 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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W4 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W4 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 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 W4 HSV registered?

W4 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is W4 HSV safe to buy?

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