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AV56 VGM

2006 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VGM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 138,105 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 138,098 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE, REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE, REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 118,070 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 112,469 miles

COOLANT LEVAL LOW

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEVAL LOW

Fail 20 Apr 2022 112,469 miles

COOLANT LEVAL LOW

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEVAL LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 106,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 106,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2020 97,529 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges (mainly o/s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2019 87,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (splits) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,246 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,152 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,112 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AV56 VGM is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 VGM is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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