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VPT 226

2012 Jaguar Xk

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,473 mi
Last recorded19,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xk36,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPT 226
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 19,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 19,265 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 19,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 18,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tie rod arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 18,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tie rod arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 17,801 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 17,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 17,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 15,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged but not excessively.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,799 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,799 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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VPT 226 is a 2012 Jaguar Xk in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,988 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPT 226, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPT 226 registered?

VPT 226 is a 2012 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is VPT 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPT 226 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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