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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

V16 WHUMOT history

V16 WHU is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

V16 WHU silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,985 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 WHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 WHU was last recorded at 85,985 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,985 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,985 miles
  • 2025 – 84,915 miles
  • 2024 – 83,518 miles
  • 2023 – 82,059 miles
  • 2022 – 80,648 miles
  • 2021 – 79,189 miles
  • 2020 – 78,497 miles
  • 2019 – 77,033 miles
  • 2018 – 75,455 miles
  • 2017 – 73,469 miles
  • 2016 – 71,192 miles
  • 2015 – 68,909 miles
  • 2014 – 66,585 miles
  • 2013 – 62,971 miles
  • 2012 – 59,734 miles
  • 2011 – 56,036 miles
  • 2010 – 51,037 miles
  • 2009 – 47,118 miles
  • 2008 – 38,655 miles
  • 2007 – 38,456 miles
  • 2006 – 36,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,985 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Surface corrosion underneath

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    957047726122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,985 miles (+1,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    534773635247
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass84,915 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    431624295466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,518 miles (+1,459)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    391337448066
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion / inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass82,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    461052928746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail82,059 miles (+1,411)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    717411851311
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,648 miles (+1,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    180937948324
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  8. Pass79,189 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    653853559845
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  9. Pass78,497 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    709676921687
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  10. Pass77,033 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,033 miles
    Test number
    155875723360
    • AdvisoryAll rear prescribed suspension areas are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front floorpan is badly corroded advise immediate repair/replacement
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  11. Pass75,455 miles (+1,986)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    545531097801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass73,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    319009496382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail73,469 miles (+2,277)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    391437460317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass71,192 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,192 miles
    Test number
    424539005165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,909 miles (+2,324)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    257741135407
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
  16. Pass66,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    236483334147
    • 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)
  17. Fail66,585 miles (+3,614)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    446372734141
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  18. Pass62,971 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    129803333185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,734 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    456875932144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,732 miles (+3,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    196152232164
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  21. Pass56,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    879393331105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail56,036 miles (+4,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    956562131132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass51,037 miles (+3,919)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    134624750462
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteVery slight play in steering rack
  24. Pass47,118 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    712269809084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,655 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,655 miles
    Test number
    341875418018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,651 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    380534518009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,456 miles (+2,148)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    371605257271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiff oil leak
  28. Pass36,308 miles (+4,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,308 miles
    Test number
    390752396299
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
  29. Pass32,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    611744596070
    • NoteRear diff oil seal leaking.engine cover fitted under car some components not visable!!
  30. Fail32,151 miles3 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    742183196023
    • DangerousNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGE.ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER CAR SOME COMPONENTS NOT VISABLE
    • NoteREAR DIFF (OIL SEAL LEAKING)

Questions about V16 WHU

Does V16 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 WHU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 WHU?
The MOT on V16 WHU is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 WHU done?
V16 WHU was recorded at 85,985 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,667 miles a year.
Has V16 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 WHU has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 WHU 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 V16 WHU find?
V16 WHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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