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VN08 XXB

2008 Jaguar Xf

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XXB
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 95,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 95,477 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone and dirt cover badly split /missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 90,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 90,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 86,542 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 84,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 72,852 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 72,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 69,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 67,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,445 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,445 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2014 44,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,297 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 35,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 25,392 miles

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 XXB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 XXB registered?

VN08 XXB is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 XXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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