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NW55 TOY

2012 Vauxhall VXR8

Yellow Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,491 mi
Last recorded81,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall VXR851,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW55 TOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 81,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 78,577 miles

both front tires uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,879 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,357 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)

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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NW55 TOY is a 2012 Vauxhall VXR8 in Yellow with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 51,879 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 NW55 TOY, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NW55 TOY registered?

NW55 TOY is a 2012 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is NW55 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NW55 TOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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