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WH05 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 77,913 miles

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

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 70,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 68,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,454 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 51,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WH05 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WH05 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 WH05 HSV registered?

WH05 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WH05 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 HSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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