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WV08 WUK

2008 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,438 mi
Last recorded116,438 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 WUK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Fail 24 Feb 2026 116,437 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,127 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 79,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,727 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody and outer sill corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody and outer sill corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,762 miles

suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs corroded

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

rear tyres tread perished and distorted

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,580 miles

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish

rear tyres tread starting to distort

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,532 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,204 miles

brake discs corroded

corrosion underside

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,716 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underside

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underside

nearside front tyre inner wall split but not showing cords

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,670 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear window trim missing

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,399 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn,corroded

very slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 44,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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WV08 WUK is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 WUK, 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 WV08 WUK registered?

WV08 WUK is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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