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VX08 VSY

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 116,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,243 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 109,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,205 miles

Front Brake Discs worn

Rear Brake Discs worn

Fail 10 Apr 2024 106,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Discs worn

Rear discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 97,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 91,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 86,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,408 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,083 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,296 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 45,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,654 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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VX08 VSY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver 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 VX08 VSY, 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 VX08 VSY registered?

VX08 VSY is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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