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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

V8 VBWMOT history

V8 VBW is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 3 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

V8 VBW silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,916 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VBW was last recorded at 65,916 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,860 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,916 miles
  • 2025 – 65,860 miles
  • 2023 – 64,987 miles
  • 2021 – 64,916 miles
  • 2020 – 64,743 miles
  • 2019 – 64,501 miles
  • 2018 – 63,181 miles
  • 2017 – 62,272 miles
  • 2016 – 62,091 miles
  • 2015 – 61,960 miles
  • 2014 – 61,552 miles
  • 2013 – 58,180 miles
  • 2012 – 53,376 miles
  • 2011 – 49,183 miles
  • 2010 – 43,323 miles
  • 2009 – 42,209 miles
  • 2008 – 40,007 miles
  • 2007 – 37,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,916 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,916 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    342822945773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,860 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    909202559742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,987 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    552435118404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,916 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    421045129639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,743 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,743 miles
    Test number
    691659112316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,501 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    919852791070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,181 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    669274832562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass62,272 miles (+181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    419475062147
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS LOW
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE ON 2-3MM
  9. Pass62,091 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    104364123033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass61,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    279229025444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,960 miles (+408)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    516808825186
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass61,552 miles (+3,372)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    285057904196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
  13. Pass58,180 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    885752213179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,376 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    988436512147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,183 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    966244421167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,120 miles (+5,797)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    445947911101
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass43,323 miles (+155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,323 miles
    Test number
    982097830147
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes
    • NoteUnable to check inner brake pads
  18. Fail43,168 miles (+959)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    312150090047
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to check inner brake pads
  19. Pass42,209 miles (+2,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,209 miles
    Test number
    372330259248
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteUnable to see inner brake pads
  20. Pass40,007 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    364452968492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,978 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,978 miles
    Test number
    541200757223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,770 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    742209877000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,558 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,558 miles
    Test number
    851552577081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 VBW

Does V8 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VBW is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VBW?
The MOT on V8 VBW is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VBW done?
V8 VBW was recorded at 65,916 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has V8 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VBW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2015.
Has the mileage on V8 VBW 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 VBW find?
V8 VBW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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