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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

S12 SWTMOT history

S12 SWT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

S12 SWT blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,899 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SWT was last recorded at 118,899 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,599 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,899 miles
  • 2025 – 118,599 miles
  • 2022 – 118,541 miles
  • 2021 – 118,318 miles
  • 2020 – 117,995 miles
  • 2018 – 117,464 miles
  • 2017 – 115,784 miles
  • 2016 – 112,430 miles
  • 2015 – 108,466 miles
  • 2014 – 106,178 miles
  • 2013 – 103,500 miles
  • 2012 – 101,256 miles
  • 2011 – 97,363 miles
  • 2010 – 91,591 miles
  • 2009 – 80,977 miles
  • 2008 – 73,007 miles
  • 2007 – 71,176 miles
  • 2006 – 58,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,899 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,899 miles (+300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    974937330137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,599 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    190281633399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,597 miles (+56)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,597 miles
    Test number
    266411864743
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,541 miles (+223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,541 miles
    Test number
    982921005325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,318 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,318 miles
    Test number
    648074503135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,317 miles (+322)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,317 miles
    Test number
    489257850073
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,995 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    480380167443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,464 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    431746085419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,784 miles (+3,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,784 miles
    Test number
    387510296205
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass112,430 miles (+3,964)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    803992568527
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass108,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    363808036856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,466 miles (+2,288)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    143063149681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,178 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    256503764130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres stepping & cracking

  14. Fail106,178 miles (+2,678)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    227642164167
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres stepping & cracking

  15. Pass103,500 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    338598563114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,256 miles (+3,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    888474662126
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge

  17. Pass97,363 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    735064661145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail97,314 miles (+5,723)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    778388951181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail91,591 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    352599860168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass91,591 miles (+10,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    741369560184
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass80,977 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    183663239164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail80,977 miles (+7,970)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    754413739148
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass73,007 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    812405638197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,176 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    370479407380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    144792287226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,045 miles (+12,749)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    571922487230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    993957586016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SWT

Does S12 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SWT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SWT?
The MOT on S12 SWT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 SWT done?
S12 SWT was recorded at 118,899 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has S12 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SWT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 SWT 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 SWT find?
S12 SWT passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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