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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

VMA 280MOT history

VMA 280 is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,441 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMA 280
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMA 280 was last recorded at 97,441 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,000 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
441 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,441 miles
  • 2024 – 97,000 miles
  • 2023 – 95,658 miles
  • 2022 – 94,544 miles
  • 2021 – 93,651 miles
  • 2020 – 92,557 miles
  • 2019 – 91,690 miles
  • 2018 – 89,230 miles
  • 2017 – 87,700 miles
  • 2016 – 86,669 miles
  • 2015 – 84,828 miles
  • 2014 – 83,673 miles
  • 2013 – 79,391 miles
  • 2012 – 77,231 miles
  • 2011 – 75,779 miles
  • 2010 – 72,192 miles
  • 2008 – 65,069 miles
  • 2007 – 59,128 miles
  • 2006 – 49,043 miles
  • 2005 – 44,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,441 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.

  • Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,441 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,441 miles
    Test number
    747388898310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,000 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    670417502769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,658 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    698762136882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,544 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,544 miles
    Test number
    404277553412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,651 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,651 miles
    Test number
    906821360571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,557 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    180485703855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,690 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    107424134187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,230 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    588248917969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,219 miles (+1,519)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    449202246166
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,700 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    478851511882
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive

  11. Pass86,669 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    105844391104
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion suspension prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail86,656 miles (+1,828)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    338217271439
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion suspension prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass84,828 miles (+1,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    578837505132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass83,673 miles (+4,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    486500404199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass79,391 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    215580703171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,389 miles (+2,158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    785588793017
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,231 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    869197782096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,779 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    206836491065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,768 miles (+3,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    475373981081
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass72,192 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    521010890037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    403273318263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,069 miles (+5,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    190578008226
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,128 miles (+10,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,128 miles
    Test number
    743196477194
    • 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)

  24. Pass49,043 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    222440276485
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    830025365181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VMA 280

What vehicle is registration VMA 280 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMA 280 on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Sept 1997. 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 VMA 280 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VMA 280 is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VMA 280?
The MOT on VMA 280 is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VMA 280 done?
VMA 280 was recorded at 97,441 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has VMA 280 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMA 280 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on VMA 280 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 VMA 280 find?
VMA 280 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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