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W181 VGK

2000 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 VGK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,152 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front both wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 117,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front both wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafed (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch behind the shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch behind the shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 front and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes are corroded front and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,968 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak Oil leak from rear of engine. ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corrosion on the OSF and NSF inner wings. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp housing appears broken, does not allow secure fitting of bulb holder. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak Oil leak from rear of engine. ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Corrosion on the OSF and NSF inner wings. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,447 miles

2 out of 5 highlevel brake lights n/w

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 95,636 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 95,636 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 78,598 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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W181 VGK is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W181 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W181 VGK is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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