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VK08 XYT

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler81,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XYT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift to both top & bottom Steering swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift to both top & bottom Steering swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage Dampness of oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,687 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Outer UJ excessive wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift to both top & bottom Steering swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift to both top & bottom Steering swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage Dampness of oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 100,319 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift in all 4 front suspension ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 100,319 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Side repeaters inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lift in all 4 front suspension ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,376 miles

Nearside Front spring is not mounted correctly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various small oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2022 94,376 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front spring is not mounted correctly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various small oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,832 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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VK08 XYT is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 81,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK08 XYT is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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