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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,996 cc

K8 JGUMOT history

K8 JGU is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K8 JGU blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,238 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JGU was last recorded at 90,238 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2013: 69,919 miles, lower than 70,717 miles on 27 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,627 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
2,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,238 miles
  • 2025 – 89,627 miles
  • 2024 – 88,615 miles
  • 2023 – 88,167 miles
  • 2022 – 87,378 miles
  • 2021 – 86,623 miles
  • 2020 – 85,015 miles
  • 2019 – 84,177 miles
  • 2018 – 82,807 miles
  • 2017 – 81,124 miles
  • 2016 – 78,887 miles
  • 2015 – 77,054 miles
  • 2014 – 72,044 miles
  • 2013 – 69,919 miles
  • 2012 – 65,404 miles
  • 2010 – 58,135 miles
  • 2009 – 56,335 miles
  • 2008 – 53,986 miles
  • 2007 – 50,482 miles
  • 2006 – 47,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    190525012397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,236 miles (+609)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,236 miles
    Test number
    834017494112
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,627 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    387903053754
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front punctured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail89,621 miles (+1,006)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    467976082508
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front punctured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass88,615 miles (+448)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    838203931036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass88,167 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    923503205223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,378 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    725680211192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,623 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    907916422167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    428670664443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,013 miles (+836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    619741197195
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,177 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    865842097625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,128 miles (+1,321)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    391036612209
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass82,807 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,807 miles
    Test number
    289830473888
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  14. Fail82,807 miles (+1,683)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,807 miles
    Test number
    616359634940
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass81,124 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    743528754458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,887 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,887 miles
    Test number
    115297800443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,054 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    648928466487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,044 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    819698574173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,038 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    285904374446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,919 miles (-798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    237149873422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,717 miles (+5,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    755138973136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,404 miles (+7,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,404 miles
    Test number
    989490552197
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass58,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    914307530329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,135 miles (+1,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    504646530375
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  25. Pass56,335 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    322222439379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,986 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    340295608326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass50,482 miles (+3,262)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    652581827299
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.
    • NoteSmall nick in N/S rear outter tyre wall.

  28. Pass47,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    314460586122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 JGU

Does K8 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JGU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JGU?
The MOT on K8 JGU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JGU done?
K8 JGU was recorded at 90,238 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,140 miles a year.
Has K8 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JGU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 JGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 JGU find?
K8 JGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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