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V88 GES

2012 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,724 mi
Last recorded36,724 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 GES
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 36,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 36,254 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 36,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 33,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has a cut but not to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,074 miles

nsf tyre small cracks inside edge

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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V88 GES is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V88 GES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V88 GES registered?

V88 GES is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is V88 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 GES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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