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WP09 YTW

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,337 mi
Last recorded45,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 YTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 41,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 36,330 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 36,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 16,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,259 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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WP09 YTW is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WP09 YTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP09 YTW registered?

WP09 YTW is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is WP09 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 YTW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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