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WA08 VDM

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VDM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,673 miles

Nearside Front drop link boot has grease leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link boot has grease leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 50,671 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front drop link boot has grease leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link boot has grease leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim dent

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil springs both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,591 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Anti role bar D bush Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,590 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Anti role bar D bush Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,596 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,211 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 40,186 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

Pass 22 May 2018 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to side wall cords not exposed

Pass 15 May 2017 34,578 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre sidewall

Pass 17 May 2016 31,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,062 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 25,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside road wheels have slight damage to outer rims

Fail 9 May 2013 19,826 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front inner plastic wing guard insecure.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 14,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Pass 19 May 2011 12,083 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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WA08 VDM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA08 VDM registered?

WA08 VDM is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WA08 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 VDM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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