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Vauxhall VXR8

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 6,162 cc

V8 LKUMOT history

V8 LKU is a red petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,598 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,162 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LKU was last recorded at 111,598 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,098 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,598 miles
  • 2025 – 110,098 miles
  • 2024 – 106,891 miles
  • 2023 – 101,698 miles
  • 2022 – 91,205 miles
  • 2021 – 62,145 miles
  • 2020 – 60,777 miles
  • 2019 – 57,494 miles
  • 2018 – 48,692 miles
  • 2017 – 39,945 miles
  • 2016 – 31,413 miles
  • 2015 – 22,401 miles
  • 2014 – 20,146 miles
  • 2013 – 16,853 miles
  • 2012 – 13,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,598 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    499651325710
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,098 miles (+3,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    703861406076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,891 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,891 miles
    Test number
    645146235080
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension coated/under sealed

  4. Fail106,879 miles (+5,181)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    814925052477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,698 miles (+10,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    203333309062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,205 miles (+29,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    354009484368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,145 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    847969419957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,777 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    302885704704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,494 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    371216440589
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail57,494 miles (+8,802)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    843111635332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,692 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    214967409987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,945 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    836796049503
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail39,936 miles (+8,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    475250867972
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,413 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,413 miles
    Test number
    526075954685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,401 miles (+2,255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    339293005299
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass20,146 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    509100314203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,853 miles (+3,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,853 miles
    Test number
    959931513205
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall slight damage

  18. Pass13,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,346 miles
    Test number
    828864712277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LKU

Does V8 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LKU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LKU?
The MOT on V8 LKU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LKU done?
V8 LKU was recorded at 111,598 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has V8 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LKU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 LKU 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 V8 LKU find?
V8 LKU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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