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VN08 AVU

2008 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,718 mi
Last recorded148,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 AVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 148,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 147,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 147,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 145,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,090 miles

Front main beam switch sticky

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,061 miles

Offside Front main beam switch sticky

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,132 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components.

main beam switch sticky

Fail 5 Jan 2021 136,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components.

main beam switch sticky

Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, upper, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,446 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 110,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,876 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,113 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 63,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,841 miles

o/s/r lower shocker bush has slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,841 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower shocker bush has slight play

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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VN08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Black 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 VN08 AVU, 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 VN08 AVU registered?

VN08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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