
Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc
Y234 GUDMOT history
Y234 GUD is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 May 2025
- Mileage
- 132,698 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y234 GUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y234 GUD was last recorded at 132,698 miles on 11 May 2024, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 131,771 miles · 12 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 927 miles
- Average per year
- 4,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,698 miles
- 2023 – 131,771 miles
- 2021 – 130,636 miles
- 2020 – 129,802 miles
- 2019 – 128,478 miles
- 2018 – 127,329 miles
- 2017 – 125,098 miles
- 2015 – 116,261 miles
- 2014 – 111,927 miles
- 2013 – 106,058 miles
- 2012 – 100,972 miles
- 2011 – 94,952 miles
- 2010 – 89,514 miles
- 2009 – 81,580 miles
- 2008 – 73,533 miles
- 2007 – 61,245 miles
- 2006 – 51,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle lower cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,698 miles (+927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,698 miles
- Test number
- 349840627863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,771 miles (+1,135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 131,771 miles
- Test number
- 347371004030
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,636 miles (+834)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,636 miles
- Test number
- 506938812608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,802 miles
- Test number
- 124058983897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,802 miles (+1,324)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,802 miles
- Test number
- 203574138733
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass128,478 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,478 miles
- Test number
- 198024888897
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle lower cross member (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,465 miles (+1,136)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,465 miles
- Test number
- 122296428406
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle lower cross member (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,329 miles (+2,231)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 127,329 miles
- Test number
- 761133576032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass125,098 miles (+4,274)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,098 miles
- Test number
- 153130734722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,824 miles (+4,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 120,824 miles
- Test number
- 468890930689
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch area slightly corroded.
Pass116,261 miles (+4,334)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 116,261 miles
- Test number
- 947164082629
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wall small cut
Pass111,927 miles (+5,869)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 111,927 miles
- Test number
- 355260684278
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass106,058 miles (+5,086)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 106,058 miles
- Test number
- 287452133203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,972 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 100,972 miles
- Test number
- 715716782178
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread
- NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in tread/damage to outer sidewall
Fail100,972 miles (+6,020)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,972 miles
- Test number
- 915184182106
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread
- NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in tread/damage to outer sidewall
Pass94,952 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 94,952 miles
- Test number
- 969111061178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,923 miles (+5,409)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,923 miles
- Test number
- 856359951182
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass89,514 miles (+7,934)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 89,514 miles
- Test number
- 471862460141
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside front tyre has deep cut on the outer wall but not showing cordes
Pass81,580 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 81,580 miles
- Test number
- 943257729176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail81,579 miles (+8,046)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,579 miles
- Test number
- 474677529184
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake test not carried out due to condition of front brakes
Pass73,533 miles (+12,288)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 73,533 miles
- Test number
- 280292818451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,245 miles (+9,970)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 61,245 miles
- Test number
- 391135397050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 51,275 miles
- Test number
- 342589516104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y234 GUD
- Does Y234 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y234 GUD expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y234 GUD?
- The MOT on Y234 GUD expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y234 GUD done?
- Y234 GUD was recorded at 132,698 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2024, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
- Has Y234 GUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y234 GUD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y234 GUD 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 Y234 GUD find?
- Y234 GUD passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.
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