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985 VAF

2012 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 VAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tie rod ball jointdust cover

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tie rod ball jointdust cover

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,292 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,138 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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985 VAF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 985 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 985 VAF registered?

985 VAF is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for 985 VAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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