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WF08 YGV

2008 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,155 mi
Last recorded161,155 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YGV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 155,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 155,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,328 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 149,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,801 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 141,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 125,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,453 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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WF08 YGV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WF08 YGV, 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 WF08 YGV registered?

WF08 YGV is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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