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LC08 VGP

2008 Jaguar Xf

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,787 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 68,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to chassis front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to chassis front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,659 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 61,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides rear lower inner joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres cracks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,255 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,606 miles

nearside rear tyre is 3mm in places legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,495 miles

both rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 May 2015 44,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 41,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 39,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,957 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 VGP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

LC08 VGP is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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