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VA52 TGV

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,445 mi
Last recorded146,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 146,445 miles

Underside of vehicle and various suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2026 146,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose joint into caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes partially covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot deteriorated, starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Underside of vehicle and various suspension components covered with underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 142,842 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch and front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,851 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 128,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 128,416 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s o/s (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch side member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Fail 9 Sep 2015 118,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm under 3/4 tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch side member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,690 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,843 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 81,787 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag lamp on

slight play between rear diff/driveshaft attachments

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,923 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,597 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,528 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,189 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 TGV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

VA52 TGV is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is VA52 TGV safe to buy?

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