2008 Jaguar XF 4.2L Petrol · MA08 VDK
2008 Jaguar XF (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22/04/2008. Recorded mileage 78,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4196cc
MA08 VDK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 78,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XF
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MA08 VDK Mileage History
- 11/04/201118,752 mi
- 26/04/201224,923 mi+6,171 mi
- 18/04/201332,486 mi+7,563 mi
- 18/04/201332,486 mi
- 13/05/201439,170 mi+6,684 mi
- 03/08/201540,301 mi+1,131 mi
- 03/08/201540,301 mi
- 13/07/201643,611 mi+3,310 mi
- 13/07/201643,611 mi
- 24/07/201749,185 mi+5,574 mi
- 23/07/201852,392 mi+3,207 mi
- 19/07/201954,887 mi+2,495 mi
- 04/08/202056,844 mi+1,957 mi
- 03/08/202158,432 mi+1,588 mi
- 25/07/202259,687 mi+1,255 mi
- 03/08/202361,799 mi+2,112 mi
- 01/10/202463,685 mi+1,886 mi
- 03/10/202463,697 mi+12 mi
- 03/10/202572,654 mi+8,957 mi
- 03/10/202572,654 mi
- 05/10/202678,540 mi+5,886 mi
Average of roughly 3,861 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MA08 VDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jaguar Xf (MA08 VDK) between April 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage separated (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sticking Rotary Gear Selector(Moderate)
The gear selector may refuse to rise or become stuck in "Park" due to solder joint failure on the PCB.
- Rear Differential Contamination & Whine(Serious)
Early XF models (up to 2009) were sent from the factory with contaminated differential oil, causing excessive wear to the pinion gear. This leads to the rear drive shafts moving around and damaging the diff seals, producing a distinctive whine or groaning sound.
- Boot Loom Wiring Failure(Moderate)
The wiring loom running into the boot flexes every time the boot is opened and closed, eventually causing the wires to fatigue and break. This disables the rear camera, boot lights, number plate lights and sometimes the rear sensors.
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