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LK08 VAE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 94,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 80,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,152 miles

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,200 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,982 miles

rear brake application uneven

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,004 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 52,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 47,462 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 47,228 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2014 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 30,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 25,754 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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LK08 VAE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK08 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK08 VAE registered?

LK08 VAE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LK08 VAE safe to buy?

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