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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc

A14 WPLMOT history

A14 WPL is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,549 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 WPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 WPL was last recorded at 118,549 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2009: 88,743 miles, lower than 858,182 miles on 26 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,383 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,549 miles
  • 2025 – 118,383 miles
  • 2024 – 117,862 miles
  • 2023 – 117,695 miles
  • 2022 – 117,096 miles
  • 2021 – 116,541 miles
  • 2020 – 113,455 miles
  • 2019 – 110,607 miles
  • 2018 – 108,797 miles
  • 2017 – 106,760 miles
  • 2016 – 102,676 miles
  • 2015 – 100,362 miles
  • 2014 – 97,874 miles
  • 2013 – 96,817 miles
  • 2012 – 96,433 miles
  • 2011 – 93,490 miles
  • 2010 – 92,306 miles
  • 2009 – 88,743 miles
  • 2008 – 858,182 miles
  • 2007 – 81,869 miles
  • 2006 – 77,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,549 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear exhaust back boxes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,549 miles (+166)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    464889150429
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,383 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,383 miles
    Test number
    536432528714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,862 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,862 miles
    Test number
    469093045640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,695 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    680043854259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,096 miles (+555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,096 miles
    Test number
    528857468607
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,541 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,541 miles
    Test number
    125868821191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,455 miles (+2,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    113,455 miles
    Test number
    264036170074
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass110,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    978845388730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust back boxes corroded

  9. Fail110,607 miles (+1,810)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    265638580931
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust back boxes corroded

  10. Pass108,797 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    606865528631
    • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking

  11. Pass106,760 miles (+4,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,760 miles
    Test number
    773944909008
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre walls cracking

  12. Pass102,676 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    665868051191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,362 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    287015675496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,874 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    906579774163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,817 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,817 miles
    Test number
    425471693137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,433 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    417948592199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail96,364 miles (+2,874)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    916145492171
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass93,490 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    698078631079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,306 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    181567910118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    272709419102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,743 miles (-769,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    841989219153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass858,182 miles (+776,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    858,182 miles
    Test number
    672887118123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass81,869 miles (+4,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    340920227193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    341712726122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 WPL

Does A14 WPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 WPL is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 WPL?
The MOT on A14 WPL is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 WPL done?
A14 WPL was recorded at 118,549 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has A14 WPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 WPL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on A14 WPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A14 WPL find?
A14 WPL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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