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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S8 WVVMOT history

S8 WVV is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 125,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S8 WVV blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,695 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 WVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 WVV was last recorded at 125,695 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,987 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,695 miles
  • 2024 – 122,987 miles
  • 2023 – 119,512 miles
  • 2022 – 118,023 miles
  • 2021 – 116,094 miles
  • 2020 – 112,592 miles
  • 2019 – 108,808 miles
  • 2017 – 105,428 miles
  • 2016 – 101,690 miles
  • 2015 – 98,848 miles
  • 2014 – 95,019 miles
  • 2013 – 92,565 miles
  • 2012 – 88,199 miles
  • 2011 – 82,321 miles
  • 2009 – 77,483 miles
  • 2008 – 75,023 miles
  • 2007 – 69,078 miles
  • 2006 – 66,851 miles
  • 2005 – 63,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,695 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Inner Ball Joint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rubber starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear (Axle mounting plate corroded)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Axle mounting point) (6.2.2 (d) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,695 miles (+2,708)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    590686561510
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Inner Ball Joint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rubber starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear (Axle mounting plate corroded)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Axle mounting point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass122,987 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    843011220779
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle mounting plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail122,973 miles (+3,461)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,973 miles
    Test number
    797169750186
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass119,512 miles (+28)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    191593095174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail119,484 miles (+1,461)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,484 miles
    Test number
    510167586300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass118,023 miles (+1,929)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,023 miles
    Test number
    181843748611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake slow to operate
  7. Pass116,094 miles (+7)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    602905233455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail116,087 miles (+3,495)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    890238199645
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass112,592 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,592 miles
    Test number
    738342684678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail112,456 miles (+3,648)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,456 miles
    Test number
    415142901393
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront strut upper bushes worn (both)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables outer casing broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror temp repair
  11. Pass108,808 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    738077305570
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Fail108,780 miles (+3,352)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    120649537988
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass105,428 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    181085361131
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCat rattleing
  14. Fail105,427 miles (+14)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    994476682645
    • DangerousExhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCat rattleing
  15. Fail105,413 miles (+3,723)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,413 miles
    Test number
    464367470643
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded steering rack to cooler (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cable outer casings splitting
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken and cat rattling
  16. Pass101,690 miles (+2,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,690 miles
    Test number
    713378767919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable casing splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack to cooler (2.3.2)
  17. Pass98,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    656787995105
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail98,848 miles (+3,829)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    917157295176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass95,019 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    367487114229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Fail94,986 miles (+2,421)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    337601914291
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass92,565 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    439347713289
    • NoteBoth front metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn to 2mm in tread
    • NoteO/s front bumper day time running light slightly damaged
  22. Fail92,565 miles (+4,366)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    995203813240
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn to 2mm in tread
    • NoteO/s front bumper day time running light slightly damaged
  23. Pass88,199 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    356557312461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light is on.
  24. Fail88,192 miles (+5,871)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    536967312295
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light is on.
  25. Pass82,321 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    505044411244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,320 miles (+4,837)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    319050811260
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf wheel binding slightly
  27. Pass77,483 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    412745549351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,427 miles (+2,404)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    824499639314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  29. Pass75,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    650914448348
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
  30. Fail75,023 miles (+5,945)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    724704048358
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyre treads perished
  31. Pass69,078 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    860167917371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,045 miles (+2,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    120833917376
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  33. Pass66,851 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    713709436381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  34. Pass63,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    63,013 miles
    Test number
    204784745399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 WVV

Does S8 WVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 WVV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 WVV?
The MOT on S8 WVV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 WVV done?
S8 WVV was recorded at 125,695 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has S8 WVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 WVV has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 WVV 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 S8 WVV find?
S8 WVV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (inner ball joint); front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rubber starting to de-bond), and 7 more.

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