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Jaguar XJ

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

V18 VGSMOT history

V18 VGS is a black diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,725 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 VGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 VGS was last recorded at 68,725 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,943 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,725 miles
  • 2024 – 64,325 miles
  • 2022 – 55,602 miles
  • 2021 – 35,942 miles
  • 2020 – 27,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,725 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall and on 2.5 mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on edges and cuts outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,725 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    616105253863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,943 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    101136814913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,325 miles (+8,723)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    691989015464
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen washer jet slightly defective, but provides sufficient washer liquid at time of test.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass55,602 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    240563922227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail55,265 miles (+8,743)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    603433440326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass46,522 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    933207576976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,942 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    166028801491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,932 miles (+8,571)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    884880304061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass27,361 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    411908397125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall and on 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail27,357 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,357 miles
    Test number
    153833476727
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall and on 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about V18 VGS

Does V18 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 VGS is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 VGS?
The MOT on V18 VGS is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 VGS done?
V18 VGS was recorded at 68,725 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has V18 VGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 VGS has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 VGS 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 V18 VGS find?
V18 VGS passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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