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WG08 OFH

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,231 mi
Last recorded132,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 OFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 132,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,804 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 25 Feb 2022 95,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side Rear and centre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 76,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,773 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,521 miles

child seat fitted to rear n/s

Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to rear n/s

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,474 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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WG08 OFH is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG08 OFH, 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 WG08 OFH registered?

WG08 OFH is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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