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WV05 VDG

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,368 mi
Last recorded107,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VDG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills, both floor to sills, both rear quadrants and both rear chassis legs corroded

coolant level

outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,098 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,769 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

coolant level low

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and covered in grease

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,037 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,682 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,782 miles

rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,894 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,963 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,886 miles

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

front b/discs poor condition

rear b/discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,751 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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WV05 VDG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,116 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 WV05 VDG, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV05 VDG registered?

WV05 VDG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 VDG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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