
Jaguar XJ
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc
N52 VPDMOT history
N52 VPD is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 16 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 123,754 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N52 VPD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,239 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 16 May 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
N52 VPD was last recorded at 123,754 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,752 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,754 miles
- 2025 – 123,752 miles
- 2024 – 123,745 miles
- 2023 – 123,727 miles
- 2015 – 123,697 miles
- 2014 – 123,513 miles
- 2013 – 123,443 miles
- 2012 – 123,290 miles
- 2011 – 122,912 miles
- 2010 – 120,813 miles
- 2009 – 118,424 miles
- 2008 – 115,725 miles
- 2007 – 112,862 miles
- 2006 – 109,583 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail123,754 miles (+2)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,754 miles
- Test number
- 116773124013
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass123,752 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,752 miles
- Test number
- 867807509183
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass123,745 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,745 miles
- Test number
- 545377274091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,727 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,727 miles
- Test number
- 325027554207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,697 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,697 miles
- Test number
- 708628005118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,513 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 123,513 miles
- Test number
- 395826914124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,443 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 123,443 miles
- Test number
- 147088903101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,290 miles (+378)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 123,290 miles
- Test number
- 427665602181
- NoteOil leak from rear axle
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass122,912 miles (+2,099)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 122,912 miles
- Test number
- 139549491049
- NoteRear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
- NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
Pass120,813 miles (+2,389)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 120,813 miles
- Test number
- 232987300149
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyre sidewalls slightly perished and tyres wearing on inner edge
- NoteSlight oil leak on rear axle
Pass118,424 miles (+2,699)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 118,424 miles
- Test number
- 171090519197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNear side dipped head light unit slight vibration
Pass115,725 miles (+2,863)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 115,725 miles
- Test number
- 193899188011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 112,862 miles
- Test number
- 613526477014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,862 miles (+3,279)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,862 miles
- Test number
- 642426577096
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteNear side front tyre wearing outer edge
Pass109,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 109,583 miles
- Test number
- 673221196036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N52 VPD
- Does N52 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N52 VPD expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N52 VPD?
- The MOT on N52 VPD expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N52 VPD done?
- N52 VPD was recorded at 123,754 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
- Has N52 VPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N52 VPD has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on N52 VPD 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 N52 VPD find?
- N52 VPD failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 1 more.
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