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LC08 VGL

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 156,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 156,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed when tyre under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 149,828 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 149,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 134,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 97,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and engine under tray fitted covering some components

Fail 8 May 2017 97,244 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and engine under tray fitted covering some components

Pass 11 May 2016 88,440 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases upper cat slightly leaking gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 88,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad, worn below 1.5mm, as slightly damage discs on inner side, have not carry out brake test (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases upper cat slightly leaking gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,933 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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LC08 VGL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 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 LC08 VGL, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC08 VGL registered?

LC08 VGL is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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