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W8 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,846 mi
Last recorded25,846 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 25,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 25,846 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,704 miles

under side under sealed

Fail 12 Mar 2025 24,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

under seal to under side

Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 21,821 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 20,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 19,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 14,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,409 miles

all brake pipe ferrules/joints corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,751 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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W8 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 W8 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W8 HSV registered?

W8 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is W8 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 HSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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