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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

V8 WPLMOT history

V8 WPL is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

V8 WPL blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,838 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WPL was last recorded at 124,838 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,760 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
3,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,838 miles
  • 2022 – 124,760 miles
  • 2021 – 124,385 miles
  • 2018 – 124,120 miles
  • 2017 – 122,435 miles
  • 2016 – 118,068 miles
  • 2014 – 107,176 miles
  • 2013 – 95,861 miles
  • 2012 – 87,914 miles
  • 2011 – 83,336 miles
  • 2010 – 80,926 miles
  • 2009 – 76,245 miles
  • 2008 – 68,727 miles
  • 2007 – 60,856 miles
  • 2006 – 49,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,838 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCopious amounts of corrosion underside

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,838 miles (+78)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    664157695205
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCopious amounts of corrosion underside

  2. Pass124,760 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    202704557783
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,739 miles (+354)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,739 miles
    Test number
    851443903843
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,385 miles (+265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,385 miles
    Test number
    271316414940
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass124,120 miles (+1,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    523177841565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 suspension rusty

  6. Pass122,435 miles (+4,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,435 miles
    Test number
    586437889714
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  7. Pass118,068 miles (+10,892)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,068 miles
    Test number
    601228466544
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly feathered on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have some wear across the tread
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front floor pan area
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside and nearside sill lips
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has some wear across the tread
    • AdvisoryRear indicator bulbs slightly faded in colour
    • AdvisorySmall chip middle of front windscreen

  8. Pass107,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    667374244252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,176 miles (+11,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    845914244223
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass95,861 miles (+7,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    785457743277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass87,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    356904352492
    • 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)

  12. Fail87,914 miles (+4,578)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    475884152293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  13. Pass83,336 miles (+2,410)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    238722051208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear window film/ tint applyed

  14. Pass80,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    402784940280
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail80,926 miles (+4,681)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    564114040210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass76,245 miles (+7,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,245 miles
    Test number
    394454429264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  17. Pass68,727 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    752942398009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,856 miles (+10,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    311711457189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    192298806269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WPL

Does V8 WPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 WPL expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 WPL?
The MOT on V8 WPL expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 WPL done?
V8 WPL was recorded at 124,838 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,901 miles a year.
Has V8 WPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WPL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 WPL 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 WPL find?
V8 WPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; copious amounts of corrosion underside.

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