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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T82 VAOMOT history

T82 VAO is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,908 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T82 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T82 VAO was last recorded at 88,908 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,602 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,908 miles
  • 2025 – 87,602 miles
  • 2024 – 87,594 miles
  • 2023 – 86,675 miles
  • 2022 – 86,261 miles
  • 2021 – 85,270 miles
  • 2020 – 84,886 miles
  • 2019 – 78,145 miles
  • 2018 – 72,798 miles
  • 2017 – 70,073 miles
  • 2016 – 67,316 miles
  • 2015 – 58,894 miles
  • 2014 – 55,386 miles
  • 2013 – 50,386 miles
  • 2012 – 46,648 miles
  • 2011 – 43,310 miles
  • 2010 – 40,301 miles
  • 2009 – 37,417 miles
  • 2008 – 33,327 miles
  • 2007 – 31,891 miles
  • 2006 – 29,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,908 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,908 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    388246562839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,602 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,602 miles
    Test number
    101042014948
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,594 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    461060813564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,586 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    676907691579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass86,675 miles (+414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    422321167958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass86,261 miles (+991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    817353570762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,270 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    163889070248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has age related general corrosion

  8. Fail85,269 miles (+383)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,269 miles
    Test number
    724281005968
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has age related general corrosion

  9. Pass84,886 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    852585071728
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,847 miles (+6,702)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    796974503581
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,145 miles (+5,347)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    823888187416
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front floor pans not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play at N/S/R hub

  12. Pass72,798 miles (+2,725)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    903082840389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,073 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    978316849113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    212880790614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,315 miles (+8,421)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    202838829046
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  16. Pass58,894 miles (+3,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,894 miles
    Test number
    284191951848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass55,386 miles (+5,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    755593974264
    • NoteHandbrake imbalance (o/s low).

  18. Pass50,386 miles (+3,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    348660573246
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass46,648 miles (+3,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    809138362275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass43,310 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    226819161217
    • 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)

  21. Pass40,301 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,301 miles
    Test number
    990452770225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,417 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    144503479245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,327 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    764740368203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,891 miles (+2,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    612921637364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,691 miles
    Test number
    492718936474
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T82 VAO

Does T82 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T82 VAO is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T82 VAO?
The MOT on T82 VAO is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T82 VAO done?
T82 VAO was recorded at 88,908 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has T82 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T82 VAO has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T82 VAO 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 T82 VAO find?
T82 VAO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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