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Jaguar XKR

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 4,196 cc

V8 GWEMOT history

V8 GWE is a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
87,339 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GWE was last recorded at 87,339 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,811 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,339 miles
  • 2025 – 85,811 miles
  • 2024 – 81,964 miles
  • 2023 – 77,766 miles
  • 2022 – 70,059 miles
  • 2021 – 64,662 miles
  • 2020 – 61,497 miles
  • 2019 – 56,840 miles
  • 2018 – 49,502 miles
  • 2017 – 41,278 miles
  • 2016 – 36,926 miles
  • 2015 – 33,622 miles
  • 2014 – 29,812 miles
  • 2013 – 19,856 miles
  • 2012 – 13,094 miles
  • 2011 – 11,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,339 miles (+1,528)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    986511092801
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,811 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    681598279487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,964 miles (+4,198)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    727693687878
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,766 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    455631617640
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail77,766 miles (+7,707)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    286235001609
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    907068127055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail70,059 miles (+5,397)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    908291918535
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,662 miles (+3,165)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    196304324576
    • MinorCentral Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,497 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    336903559610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,840 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    112329342816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,838 miles (+7,336)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    601259374276
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass49,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    859985094366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,502 miles (+8,224)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    471123942625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,278 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    847614825047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,926 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    518405927834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,622 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    508213235153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,812 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    528384134105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,856 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    796578553135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,094 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,094 miles
    Test number
    205422832426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,275 miles
    Test number
    438090161134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GWE

Does V8 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GWE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GWE?
The MOT on V8 GWE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GWE done?
V8 GWE was recorded at 87,339 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has V8 GWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GWE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 GWE 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 V8 GWE find?
V8 GWE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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