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WU08 VXR

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VXR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to splitr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 89,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 86,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 80,709 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

front wipers are poor

Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front wipers are poor

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,452 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,537 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

Small chip in windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,209 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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WU08 VXR is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU08 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 VXR?

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What year was WU08 VXR registered?

WU08 VXR is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is WU08 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VXR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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