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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 4,196 cc

V8 VGJMOT history

V8 VGJ is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

V8 VGJ 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,737 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VGJ was last recorded at 121,737 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,737 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,737 miles
  • 2024 – 118,272 miles
  • 2023 – 112,130 miles
  • 2022 – 111,703 miles
  • 2021 – 107,591 miles
  • 2020 – 103,166 miles
  • 2019 – 100,853 miles
  • 2018 – 97,410 miles
  • 2017 – 93,762 miles
  • 2016 – 89,327 miles
  • 2015 – 86,496 miles
  • 2014 – 74,480 miles
  • 2013 – 66,566 miles
  • 2012 – 60,384 miles
  • 2011 – 52,776 miles
  • 2010 – 43,371 miles
  • 2009 – 32,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    592877862419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,737 miles (+3,465)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    429860271816
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,272 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,272 miles
    Test number
    289723720826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,130 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    625574291889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    727256263307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail111,703 miles (+4,112)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    640174352697
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,591 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    206095577643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    204085199965
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread

  9. Fail103,166 miles (+2,313)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    683241802150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread

  10. Pass100,853 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    238494421999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,410 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    934411375083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail97,409 miles (+3,647)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    208287582264
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,762 miles (+4,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    874515979917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,327 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    707027203466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,496 miles (+12,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    626511525757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    258891654060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,480 miles (+7,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    125411354482
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,566 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    257239553030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,384 miles (+7,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    526424152054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,776 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    727449251072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,371 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    121414350403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    333098549004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VGJ

Does V8 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VGJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 VGJ?
The MOT on V8 VGJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VGJ done?
V8 VGJ was recorded at 121,737 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has V8 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VGJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 VGJ 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 V8 VGJ find?
V8 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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