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WU09 JUH

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 JUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 65,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 65,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,066 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 24,282 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,102 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 14,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WU09 JUH is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WU09 JUH, 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

How do I check the history of WU09 JUH?

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What year was WU09 JUH registered?

WU09 JUH is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is WU09 JUH safe to buy?

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