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W835 VGK

2000 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,208 mi
Last recorded132,208 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar XK871,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 128,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,019 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 120,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 117,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 115,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 115,162 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

o/s/r floorpan corroded (around drain plug)

smell of petrol around engine bay but no leak detected

Pass 5 Mar 2010 115,072 miles

N/S/F Floor holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Floor corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 115,072 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F Floor holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Floor corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 111,174 miles

Front floors corroded

Slight play in both front ball joints

inner sills corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 111,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front floors corroded

inner sills corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,889 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pipe clips broken but secure

front floors and chassis corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 16 Mar 2007 104,246 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,362 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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W835 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W835 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W835 VGK registered?

W835 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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