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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

V688 PDUMOT history

V688 PDU is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

V688 PDU black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
93,560 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 PDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 PDU was last recorded at 93,560 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2018: 93,256 miles, lower than 93,326 miles on 9 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,559 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,560 miles
  • 2019 – 93,409 miles
  • 2018 – 93,257 miles
  • 2017 – 93,326 miles
  • 2016 – 93,213 miles
  • 2015 – 93,169 miles
  • 2014 – 93,118 miles
  • 2013 – 92,782 miles
  • 2012 – 92,408 miles
  • 2010 – 92,248 miles
  • 2009 – 90,800 miles
  • 2008 – 84,763 miles
  • 2007 – 80,258 miles
  • 2006 – 71,512 miles
  • 2005 – 64,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderneath covered with undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,560 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    500507187452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered with underseal

  2. Fail93,559 miles6 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,559 miles
    Test number
    122815984088
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered with underseal

  3. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    817513911134
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & PERISHING 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & PERISHING 255/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & PERISHING 255/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    577668532632
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail93,409 miles (+152)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    192097337836
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,257 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    924988690904
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail93,256 miles (-70)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,256 miles
    Test number
    165852100729
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass93,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    733430689298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail93,326 miles (+113)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,326 miles
    Test number
    347289576317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,213 miles
    Test number
    299020458360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail93,213 miles (+7)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,213 miles
    Test number
    746565965584
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail93,206 miles (+37)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    461560939115
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mount and sub frame mount floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front floor pan (has been repaired with filler) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass93,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    938479455116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,164 miles (+46)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,164 miles
    Test number
    497169355133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass93,118 miles (+336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    176954434133
    • NoteN/s and o/s front floor slighty corroded
    • NoteN/s front brake binding slighty

  16. Pass92,782 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,782 miles
    Test number
    548584833145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass92,408 miles (+160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    225809332125
    • NoteAir bag and restricted power lights staying on

  18. Pass92,248 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    433070920372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,242 miles (+1,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    323699410368
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,800 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,800 miles
    Test number
    153883319344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,763 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    913035928369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,258 miles (+8,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    853595827301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,512 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,512 miles
    Test number
    982284916359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    440382415346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 PDU

Does V688 PDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 PDU expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 PDU?
The MOT on V688 PDU expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 PDU done?
V688 PDU was recorded at 93,560 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 1,478 miles a year.
Has V688 PDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 PDU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V688 PDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V688 PDU find?
V688 PDU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower; underneath covered with underseal.

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