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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

S12 DWAMOT history

S12 DWA is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S12 DWA black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,312 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DWA was last recorded at 74,312 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,312 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,312 miles
  • 2025 – 73,450 miles
  • 2024 – 72,512 miles
  • 2023 – 71,536 miles
  • 2022 – 70,702 miles
  • 2021 – 69,515 miles
  • 2020 – 68,458 miles
  • 2019 – 66,589 miles
  • 2018 – 64,711 miles
  • 2017 – 63,414 miles
  • 2016 – 61,664 miles
  • 2015 – 60,020 miles
  • 2014 – 58,855 miles
  • 2013 – 57,839 miles
  • 2012 – 57,330 miles
  • 2011 – 56,090 miles
  • 2010 – 52,994 miles
  • 2009 – 49,664 miles
  • 2008 – 46,306 miles
  • 2007 – 43,304 miles
  • 2006 – 33,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,312 miles

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,312 miles
    Test number
    384489684732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,312 miles (+862)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,312 miles
    Test number
    292378906925
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass73,450 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    301156716714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,512 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    655329821377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,536 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    499256717714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,702 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,702 miles
    Test number
    887854637321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,515 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    475146884599
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,458 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    722059961997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,589 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    296313993373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,711 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    846564705559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,414 miles (+1,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    303615081922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower floor pan slightly corrodod
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear inner drive shaft joints
  12. Pass61,664 miles (+1,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    697808321905
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight rust in foot well
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight rust in foot well
  13. Pass60,020 miles (+1,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    989002785064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass58,855 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    428443574047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
  15. Fail58,855 miles (+1,016)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    239755864012
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
  16. Pass57,839 miles (+509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    158295763488
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NotePoor opration of front wipers
  17. Pass57,330 miles (+1,240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    728264672033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
  18. Pass56,090 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    216106871088
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge worn
  19. Fail56,090 miles (+3,096)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    195733371414
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge worn
  20. Pass52,994 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    180552280441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass49,664 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    194527089423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,306 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    450322788061
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass43,304 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    623467287025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    460693186047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DWA

Does S12 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DWA is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DWA?
The MOT on S12 DWA is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DWA done?
S12 DWA was recorded at 74,312 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has S12 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DWA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 DWA 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 S12 DWA find?
S12 DWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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