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VE08 OTF

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 128,205 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 128,205 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,820 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 126,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Steel pipes in flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Steel pipes in flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipe Flexi's Are Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,116 miles

Fuel Flap Keeps Sticking

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 118,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/R Track Control Arm Rubber Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear anti roll bar dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,491 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,576 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,164 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in outter sidewall nearside front tyre no cords visible

Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cuts in outter sidewall nearside front tyre no cords visible

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,443 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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VE08 OTF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE08 OTF, 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 VE08 OTF registered?

VE08 OTF is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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