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Vauxhall VXR8

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 5,967 cc

V18 HSVMOT history

V18 HSV is a red petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,734 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 HSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 HSV was last recorded at 46,734 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,623 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,734 miles
  • 2025 – 45,623 miles
  • 2024 – 42,163 miles
  • 2023 – 38,914 miles
  • 2022 – 35,344 miles
  • 2021 – 31,738 miles
  • 2020 – 24,448 miles
  • 2019 – 24,097 miles
  • 2017 – 23,615 miles
  • 2016 – 20,033 miles
  • 2015 – 19,278 miles
  • 2014 – 17,147 miles
  • 2012 – 11,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,734 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    915015601611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,623 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    45,623 miles
    Test number
    968136505225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,163 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    511725591886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,914 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    528818857684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,344 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    175725720316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,738 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    745835594954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,448 miles (+351)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    530669315734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass24,097 miles (+482)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    620588479405
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  9. Pass23,615 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,615 miles
    Test number
    516929449322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,033 miles (+755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,033 miles
    Test number
    501265441163
    • AdvisoryEngine covers restricts vision
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays restricts vision

  11. Pass19,278 miles (+2,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,278 miles
    Test number
    378308925100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass17,147 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,147 miles
    Test number
    478061824170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre near the wearbands

  13. Fail17,147 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,147 miles
    Test number
    498218214164
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre near the wearbands

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    298574924073
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass11,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,216 miles
    Test number
    269993992022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 HSV

Does V18 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 HSV is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 HSV?
The MOT on V18 HSV is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 HSV done?
V18 HSV was recorded at 46,734 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has V18 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 HSV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on V18 HSV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V18 HSV find?
V18 HSV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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