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VK06 VNU

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VNU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 107,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,884 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing . (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 104,282 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,141 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,757 miles

Nearside Front outer edge wearing badly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,273 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 49,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres low on inner edges

Unable to check offside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,694 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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VK06 VNU is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 VNU registered?

VK06 VNU is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is VK06 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 VNU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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