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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S12 VHFMOT history

S12 VHF is a silver diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 48,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S12 VHF silver Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,043 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VHF was last recorded at 48,043 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2017: 39,057 miles, lower than 39,491 miles on 3 Nov 2017.

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
47,134 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,043 miles
  • 2025 – 47,134 miles
  • 2024 – 45,471 miles
  • 2023 – 44,798 miles
  • 2022 – 43,842 miles
  • 2021 – 43,110 miles
  • 2020 – 42,553 miles
  • 2019 – 40,636 miles
  • 2017 – 39,057 miles
  • 2016 – 38,408 miles
  • 2015 – 35,101 miles
  • 2014 – 24,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,043 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,043 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    629932644207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,134 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    155164092135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,471 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    857315653768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,798 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    625695742185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    291609114412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,842 miles (+732)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    181411877604
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,110 miles (+557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    345442345015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,553 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    466404474360
    • AdvisoryEmissions Undetected
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,636 miles (+1,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    510786148134
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some components.
  10. Pass39,057 miles (-434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    379822432684
    • AdvisoryAll flexi to metal brake pipes have a copper slip coating
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have pitted and scored on inner face
    • AdvisoryFull plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect
  11. Fail39,491 miles (+1,083)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    275427317307
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass38,408 miles (+3,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,408 miles
    Test number
    648229890859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass35,101 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    884790573139
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear brake discs
  14. Pass30,726 miles (+6,715)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,726 miles
    Test number
    455064505136
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass24,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    145637494425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 VHF

Does S12 VHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VHF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 VHF?
The MOT on S12 VHF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 VHF done?
S12 VHF was recorded at 48,043 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has S12 VHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VHF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 VHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 VHF find?
S12 VHF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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