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JW07 COW

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,428 mi
Last recorded36,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW07 COW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 36,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 36,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 36,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,092 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

near side exhaust mount missing but exhaust system firmly suppported

Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

near side exhaust mount missing but exhaust system firmly suppported

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,619 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

front pads getting low

front subframe rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,263 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 20 Apr 2012 23,597 miles

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

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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JW07 COW is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JW07 COW, 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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What year was JW07 COW registered?

JW07 COW is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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