Vauxhall VXR8
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 5,967 cc
V8 VAUMOT history
V8 VAU is a red petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 14 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 72,781 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 VAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- VXR8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 14 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 VAU was last recorded at 72,781 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,779 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,781 miles
- 2023 – 71,474 miles
- 2022 – 69,144 miles
- 2021 – 66,945 miles
- 2019 – 62,856 miles
- 2018 – 60,849 miles
- 2017 – 58,177 miles
- 2016 – 46,752 miles
- 2015 – 45,766 miles
- 2014 – 44,016 miles
- 2013 – 41,798 miles
- 2012 – 39,512 miles
- 2010 – 38,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,781 miles
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,781 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 194056402812
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail72,779 miles (+1)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,779 miles
- Test number
- 818309007668
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail72,778 miles (+1,304)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,778 miles
- Test number
- 469557406547
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure front and o/s rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Pass71,474 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 71,474 miles
- Test number
- 862777711194
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- 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))
Fail71,473 miles (+2,329)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,473 miles
- Test number
- 285657298877
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass69,144 miles (+2,199)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,144 miles
- Test number
- 196496829666
- MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Pass66,945 miles (+4,089)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 66,945 miles
- Test number
- 297898541551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,856 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,856 miles
- Test number
- 228890520132
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass60,849 miles (+2,672)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 60,849 miles
- Test number
- 798505803641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 58,177 miles
- Test number
- 507075266686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,177 miles (+11,425)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,177 miles
- Test number
- 946807184388
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass46,752 miles (+986)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,752 miles
- Test number
- 933896562304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,766 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,766 miles
- Test number
- 267978895478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,016 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,016 miles
- Test number
- 445576794117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,438 miles (+1,640)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,438 miles
- Test number
- 117763894444
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,798 miles (+2,286)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,798 miles
- Test number
- 656750893142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,512 miles (+836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,512 miles
- Test number
- 435991702237
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,676 miles
- Test number
- 230211960497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 VAU
- Does V8 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 VAU expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 VAU?
- The MOT on V8 VAU expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 VAU done?
- V8 VAU was recorded at 72,781 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
- Has V8 VAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 VAU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 VAU 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 VAU find?
- V8 VAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.
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