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Vauxhall VXR8

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 6,162 cc

V8 PHAMOT history

V8 PHA is a red petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,066 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,162 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 PHA was last recorded at 79,066 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,608 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,066 miles
  • 2025 – 78,608 miles
  • 2024 – 77,527 miles
  • 2023 – 76,619 miles
  • 2022 – 72,913 miles
  • 2021 – 65,086 miles
  • 2020 – 60,132 miles
  • 2019 – 53,939 miles
  • 2018 – 51,911 miles
  • 2016 – 29,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,066 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,066 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    323465492400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,608 miles (+1,081)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,608 miles
    Test number
    668332675604
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass77,527 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,527 miles
    Test number
    591079129180
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail77,503 miles (+884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    169450155273
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass76,619 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    870085091707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    693208536244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,913 miles (+23)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    447536787205
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail72,890 miles (+7,804)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    306370970528
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on
  9. Pass65,086 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    885275956456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,132 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    523975361609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail59,732 miles (+5,793)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    708494026387
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  12. Pass53,939 miles (+2,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    805977786856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass51,911 miles (+22,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    548600711318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass29,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    486604392626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 PHA

Does V8 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 PHA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 PHA?
The MOT on V8 PHA is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 PHA done?
V8 PHA was recorded at 79,066 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has V8 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PHA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 PHA 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 PHA find?
V8 PHA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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