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B6 DVD

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,631 mi
Last recorded47,631 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,631 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 46,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 46,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 43,557 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 42,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,560 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 35,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,116 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 25,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,658 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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B6 DVD is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B6 DVD, 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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B6 DVD is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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