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VX56 UYL

2006 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,253 mi
Last recorded93,253 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar XK848,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,579 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,611 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + worn down on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,443 miles

rear brake pads inside getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,039 miles

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,204 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,204 miles

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,467 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,709 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside front inner brake pads appear worn low.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,794 miles

Front bake pads low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 44,705 miles

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

Front bake pads low

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,650 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 31,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,235 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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VX56 UYL is a 2006 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 48,525 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 UYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX56 UYL registered?

VX56 UYL is a 2006 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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