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Y30 VXR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,972 mi
Last recorded44,972 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,755 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,203 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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Y30 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y30 VXR, 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 Y30 VXR registered?

Y30 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is Y30 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 VXR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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