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Jaguar XK

Black · Petrol · 1953 · 4,200 cc

YVC 1MOT history

YVC 1 is a black petrol Jaguar XK first used on 6 Oct 1953. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 8,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
8,175 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVC 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
6 Oct 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YVC 1 was last recorded at 8,175 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,841 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,175 miles
  • 2025 – 7,841 miles
  • 2024 – 7,366 miles
  • 2023 – 7,188 miles
  • 2022 – 6,878 miles
  • 2021 – 6,583 miles
  • 2020 – 6,143 miles
  • 2019 – 5,844 miles
  • 2018 – 4,663 miles
  • 2017 – 4,089 miles
  • 2016 – 3,556 miles
  • 2015 – 2,889 miles
  • 2014 – 1,622 miles
  • 2012 – 3 miles
  • 2011 – 2 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,175 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,175 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    8,175 miles
    Test number
    662944333312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,841 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    7,841 miles
    Test number
    627204559161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass7,366 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    7,366 miles
    Test number
    212329604830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail7,361 miles (+16)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,361 miles
    Test number
    265921872589
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear outlet on fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail7,345 miles (+157)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,345 miles
    Test number
    609923962644
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass7,188 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    7,188 miles
    Test number
    729359811647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail7,183 miles (+305)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,183 miles
    Test number
    139842984547
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass6,878 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    6,878 miles
    Test number
    277300539071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail6,872 miles (+289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,872 miles
    Test number
    599047142720
    • MajorFuel system component leaking carb and pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass6,583 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    6,583 miles
    Test number
    399085282466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,143 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    6,143 miles
    Test number
    674606305241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,844 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    5,844 miles
    Test number
    362969384499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,663 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    4,663 miles
    Test number
    348740183217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail4,653 miles (+564)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,653 miles
    Test number
    630945911358
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass4,089 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    4,089 miles
    Test number
    301450702592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,556 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    3,556 miles
    Test number
    472427624231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,889 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    2,889 miles
    Test number
    427619905249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1,622 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    1,622 miles
    Test number
    299292894440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    367636182226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    915183311275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YVC 1

What vehicle is registration YVC 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVC 1 on a black petrol Jaguar XK first used on 6 Oct 1953. 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 YVC 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YVC 1 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on YVC 1?
The MOT on YVC 1 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YVC 1 done?
YVC 1 was recorded at 8,175 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 547 miles a year.
Has YVC 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVC 1 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on YVC 1 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 YVC 1 find?
YVC 1 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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