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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

2 WHWMOT history

2 WHW is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,206 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 WHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 WHW was last recorded at 71,206 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,982 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,206 miles
  • 2025 – 70,982 miles
  • 2024 – 70,806 miles
  • 2023 – 70,273 miles
  • 2022 – 68,371 miles
  • 2021 – 66,665 miles
  • 2017 – 66,629 miles
  • 2015 – 65,469 miles
  • 2012 – 60,816 miles
  • 2011 – 54,384 miles
  • 2010 – 51,066 miles
  • 2008 – 44,460 miles
  • 2007 – 41,558 miles
  • 2006 – 38,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,206 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,206 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    635457140371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,982 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    564411537208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass70,806 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    922055072736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass70,273 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    786475247495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail70,269 miles (+1,898)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    566565964242
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass68,371 miles (+1,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    697636310357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,665 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    469013537886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,665 miles (+36)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    298740317173
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,629 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    604778068826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,469 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    497888676207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    386616492478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,816 miles (+6,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    316846692270
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass54,384 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    637815081191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,066 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    403686890161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,460 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    342442308378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,558 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    121431817244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    992071996136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 2 WHW

What vehicle is registration 2 WHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 WHW on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 May 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 WHW is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 WHW?
The MOT on 2 WHW is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 WHW done?
2 WHW was recorded at 71,206 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has 2 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 WHW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 2 WHW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2 WHW find?
2 WHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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