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GF06 VTK

2006 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,412 mi
Last recorded155,412 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VTK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 155,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 155,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,844 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 147,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 136,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 30 Jun 2021 102,728 miles

Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 90,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to banjo fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to brake pipe fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to brake pipe fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to banjo fittings (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front headlamp marker light not working.

Offside reverse light not working (legal requirement on cars built after 1st September 2009)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,081 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,019 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,712 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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GF06 VTK is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF06 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF06 VTK registered?

GF06 VTK is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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