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VK58 VLM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,809 mi
Last recorded120,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 120,295 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,293 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight split offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,167 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,167 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked in the tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,826 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,191 miles

o/s rear tyre worn onto legal limit of 1.6mm also bald on inner corner recommend replacement soon as possible

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,331 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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VK58 VLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK58 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK58 VLM registered?

VK58 VLM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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