Jaguar XJ
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,722 cc
V8 VRUMOT history
V8 VRU is a silver diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 14 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 78,212 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 VRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,722 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 14 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 VRU was last recorded at 78,212 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,205 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 3,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,212 miles
- 2025 – 72,706 miles
- 2024 – 68,950 miles
- 2023 – 68,245 miles
- 2022 – 65,560 miles
- 2021 – 62,023 miles
- 2020 – 60,045 miles
- 2019 – 59,071 miles
- 2018 – 56,235 miles
- 2017 – 54,304 miles
- 2016 – 50,553 miles
- 2015 – 46,345 miles
- 2014 – 44,055 miles
- 2013 – 39,779 miles
- 2012 – 35,731 miles
- 2011 – 30,578 miles
- 2010 – 25,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,212 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,212 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 78,212 miles
- Test number
- 788406191198
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,205 miles (+5,499)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,205 miles
- Test number
- 942483412229
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,706 miles (+77)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 72,706 miles
- Test number
- 483686234684
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,629 miles (+3,679)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,629 miles
- Test number
- 845003736460
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,950 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 68,950 miles
- Test number
- 312071863779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,921 miles (+676)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,921 miles
- Test number
- 894101630482
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,245 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 68,245 miles
- Test number
- 387689647772
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail68,243 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,243 miles
- Test number
- 780323937844
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,560 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 619304899128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail65,560 miles (+3,537)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 534266615929
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,023 miles
- Test number
- 527159650819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,023 miles (+1,978)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,023 miles
- Test number
- 289120593423
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,045 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,045 miles
- Test number
- 370747509118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,071 miles (+2,836)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 59,071 miles
- Test number
- 648098930650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,235 miles (+1,931)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 56,235 miles
- Test number
- 970084544544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,304 miles
- Test number
- 982490921710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,303 miles (+3,750)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,303 miles
- Test number
- 550863057029
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass50,553 miles (+4,208)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,553 miles
- Test number
- 820043354959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,345 miles (+2,290)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,345 miles
- Test number
- 925494575198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,055 miles (+4,276)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,055 miles
- Test number
- 455545554130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,779 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,779 miles
- Test number
- 869665853196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,731 miles (+5,153)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,731 miles
- Test number
- 257119232408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,578 miles (+5,480)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,578 miles
- Test number
- 826016531109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,098 miles
- Test number
- 774619630180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 VRU
- Does V8 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VRU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 VRU?
- The MOT on V8 VRU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 VRU done?
- V8 VRU was recorded at 78,212 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,372 miles a year.
- Has V8 VRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 VRU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 VRU 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 VRU find?
- V8 VRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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