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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

T12 VVVMOT history

T12 VVV is a blue diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,786 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 VVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 VVV was last recorded at 146,786 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,783 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,786 miles
  • 2025 – 140,428 miles
  • 2024 – 133,004 miles
  • 2023 – 125,434 miles
  • 2022 – 117,849 miles
  • 2021 – 104,508 miles
  • 2020 – 97,083 miles
  • 2019 – 92,007 miles
  • 2018 – 87,200 miles
  • 2016 – 80,352 miles
  • 2015 – 72,994 miles
  • 2014 – 62,910 miles
  • 2013 – 49,811 miles
  • 2012 – 37,517 miles
  • 2011 – 27,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,786 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,786 miles
    Test number
    843870849177
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,783 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,783 miles
    Test number
    555746967444
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,428 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,428 miles
    Test number
    900912527388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT CROSS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Fail140,424 miles (+7,420)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,424 miles
    Test number
    405871601260
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT CROSS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass133,004 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    339570273832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,434 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    742460239076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,849 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,849 miles
    Test number
    119094336288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail117,849 miles (+13,341)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,849 miles
    Test number
    216273850491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass104,508 miles (+7,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    978353579000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass97,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    981337834011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail97,083 miles (+5,076)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    379389593693
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass92,007 miles (+4,807)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    130950469595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass87,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    181200533557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,200 miles (+6,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    935716466467
    • FailureFront registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • FailureRear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

  15. Pass80,352 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    418401895330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass72,994 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    239283259115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail72,926 miles (+10,016)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    168797221360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass62,910 miles (+13,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    346223104359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass49,811 miles (+12,294)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    196812003350
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight movement (o/s worse)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damged (no cords) and inner edge wearing
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall and inner edge starting to wear

  20. Pass37,517 miles (+10,179)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    176490602362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cut on outer edges (no cords showing)

  21. Pass27,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    895760051331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 VVV

Does T12 VVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 VVV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 VVV?
The MOT on T12 VVV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 VVV done?
T12 VVV was recorded at 146,786 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,413 miles a year.
Has T12 VVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 VVV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 VVV 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 T12 VVV find?
T12 VVV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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