CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK08 XXW

2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,717 mi
Last recorded291,717 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A84,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XXW
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee S Ltd Crd A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 291,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe sections on flexible brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Very corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid / Transmission cooler fluid leak? Unable to verify - Behind front undertrays

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 277,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 164,786 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 164,767 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 151,971 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 151,841 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 141,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,931 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT CRACKED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,143 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front n/s & o/s lower have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 120,143 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front n/s & o/s lower have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 106,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,999 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,999 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 86,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,135 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,680 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A?

Based on 4,008 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
272
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Full Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK08 XXW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 84,688 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 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 XXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK08 XXW?

You can check the full history of VK08 XXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK08 XXW registered?

VK08 XXW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VK08 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 XXW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK08 XXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK08 XXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.