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YA08 VWE

2008 Jaguar Xf

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,550 mi
Last recorded147,550 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 147,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,677 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrision to rear suspension

Fail 27 Sep 2024 144,676 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrision to rear suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,242 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Sep 2022 139,098 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides front to rear not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,397 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,819 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,748 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,324 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear diff oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,238 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,758 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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YA08 VWE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 VWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA08 VWE is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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