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VA52 NUV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NUV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 86,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 85,989 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE: Forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE: Forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 85,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE: Forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE: Forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,275 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 85,094 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,154 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,122 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 83,122 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,430 miles

REAR INDICATORS DISCOLOURED

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR ARCHES SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS BOTH SIDES CORRODED NEAR SUBFRAME MOUNT

Pass 24 May 2016 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2016 79,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2015 77,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 73,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 73,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,601 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,344 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 61,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,962 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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VA52 NUV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 VA52 NUV, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA52 NUV registered?

VA52 NUV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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