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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

VAS 626MOT history

VAS 626 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

VAS 626 blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
78,855 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAS 626
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAS 626 was last recorded at 78,855 miles on 21 May 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,800 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,855 miles
  • 2022 – 78,800 miles
  • 2016 – 78,378 miles
  • 2014 – 78,280 miles
  • 2013 – 76,778 miles
  • 2012 – 75,509 miles
  • 2010 – 72,885 miles
  • 2009 – 72,868 miles
  • 2008 – 71,604 miles
  • 2007 – 68,901 miles
  • 2006 – 66,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,855 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frame mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear U.J has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,855 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    683302171568
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,800 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    218596891771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,795 miles (+417)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    723812093757
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,378 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    692887107190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear U.J has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear U.J has slight play
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Fail78,372 miles (+92)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    286961996022
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded across the front cross member x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear U.J has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear U.J has slight play
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass78,280 miles (+2)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    368871194100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front floor areas corroded

  7. Fail78,278 miles (+1,500)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,278 miles
    Test number
    326343164150
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass76,778 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    657216113123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail76,772 miles (+1,263)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    359154913165
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass75,509 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    285891782086
    • NoteCorrosion to rear suspension
    • NoteDrivers floorpan corroded - not within any prescribed areas

  11. Fail75,482 miles (+2,597)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    358780182084
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear suspension
    • NoteDrivers floorpan corroded - not within any prescribed areas
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish and split - no cords visible

  12. Pass72,885 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    684338920214
    • NoteCorrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

  13. Fail72,868 miles (+1,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    292306299259
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass71,604 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    494577408202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,901 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    253023427439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    562009466022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about VAS 626

What vehicle is registration VAS 626 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAS 626 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 17 Dec 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAS 626 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAS 626 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAS 626?
The MOT on VAS 626 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 VAS 626 done?
VAS 626 was recorded at 78,855 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 634 miles a year.
Has VAS 626 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAS 626 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on VAS 626 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 VAS 626 find?
VAS 626 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.

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