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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

V686 PDUMOT history

V686 PDU is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V686 PDU silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,309 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 PDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 PDU was last recorded at 68,309 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,776 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,309 miles
  • 2025 – 67,776 miles
  • 2024 – 67,636 miles
  • 2023 – 67,453 miles
  • 2022 – 67,328 miles
  • 2021 – 66,343 miles
  • 2019 – 65,783 miles
  • 2018 – 65,479 miles
  • 2017 – 65,335 miles
  • 2016 – 64,920 miles
  • 2014 – 64,226 miles
  • 2012 – 63,735 miles
  • 2011 – 62,678 miles
  • 2008 – 60,412 miles
  • 2007 – 59,400 miles
  • 2006 – 58,029 miles
  • 2005 – 54,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,309 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer joint clamps corroding

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.

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,309 miles (+533)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    567693302672
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint clamps corroding

  2. Pass67,776 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    823706503358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,774 miles4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    106238007102
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative intermittent operation (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative intermittent operation (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail67,774 miles (+138)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    674709946204
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,636 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    456296319854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    360691407286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,453 miles (+125)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    309889088526
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

  8. Pass67,328 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    933953354848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,343 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    509111284742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear differential, Pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,783 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    777010505091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,479 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    120902224682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass65,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    194105405625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail65,335 miles (+415)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    690507886001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,920 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    738867949869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,226 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    139775774114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,735 miles (+1,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    599879692176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge

  17. Pass62,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    685763501256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  18. Fail62,678 miles (+2,266)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    665971601278
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  19. Pass60,412 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    251905328375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  20. Pass59,400 miles (+1,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    121867317349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass58,029 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    284664926399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    404084735304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 PDU

Does V686 PDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 PDU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V686 PDU?
The MOT on V686 PDU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 PDU done?
V686 PDU was recorded at 68,309 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 660 miles a year.
Has V686 PDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 PDU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V686 PDU 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 V686 PDU find?
V686 PDU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central front upper obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare glass deteriorating; front inner anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes slightly worn; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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