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VU06 XJL

2006 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 124,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,759 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper 'A' arm, outer ball joint dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r, perishing/cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,908 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' arm, outer ball joint dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,927 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 96,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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VU06 XJL is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 XJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 XJL registered?

VU06 XJL is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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