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VX08 UGS

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 96,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.56 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.73 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.56 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.73 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,898 miles

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,695 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 25,179 miles

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

smoke level too low to detect, pass given.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,179 miles

smoke level too low to detect, pass given.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,142 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,141 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

smoke level not detectable

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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VX08 UGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX08 UGS, 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 VX08 UGS registered?

VX08 UGS is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is VX08 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 UGS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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