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VCZ 636

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 636
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,851 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,658 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 108,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 107,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LEAKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,377 miles

engine undertray loose

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,377 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

engine undertray loose

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,291 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,991 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,719 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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VCZ 636 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCZ 636, 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 VCZ 636 registered?

VCZ 636 is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is VCZ 636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 636 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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