Jaguar MK II
Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 2,483 cc
VPM 959MOT history
VPM 959 is a blue petrol Jaguar MK II first used on 26 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 83,837 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 10 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VPM 959
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- MK II
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,483 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 26 Oct 1961
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
VPM 959 was last recorded at 83,837 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,836 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,837 miles
- 2019 – 83,311 miles
- 2018 – 83,235 miles
- 2017 – 81,845 miles
- 2014 – 78,958 miles
- 2013 – 78,519 miles
- 2011 – 78,339 miles
- 2010 – 77,914 miles
- 2008 – 77,707 miles
- 2006 – 77,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,837 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80R15T HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2014
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,837 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 83,837 miles
- Test number
- 623808847936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80R15T HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,836 miles (+525)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,836 miles
- Test number
- 714846123013
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOLT INSCRURE (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80R15T HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,311 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,311 miles
- Test number
- 275021390436
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,311 miles (+76)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,311 miles
- Test number
- 594145460424
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,235 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,235 miles
- Test number
- 117251155493
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryRust on offside sill
- AdvisoryWishbone bushes cracking
Fail83,235 miles (+1,390)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,235 miles
- Test number
- 159594324730
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRust on offside sill
- AdvisoryWishbone bushes cracking
Pass81,845 miles (+2,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 81,845 miles
- Test number
- 428017151821
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFuel tank rusty
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front wishbone bushes cracking
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside sill rusting
Pass78,958 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 78,958 miles
- Test number
- 625878514136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteFuel tank rusty
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- NoteOffside front chassis starting to rust
- NoteOffside front upper and lower wishbone bushes cracking
- NoteOffside inner sill rusting
- NoteWear in steering column suspect top bearing/bush
Fail78,958 miles (+439)3 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,958 miles
- Test number
- 465603314172
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteFuel tank rusty
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- NoteOffside front chassis starting to rust
- NoteOffside front upper and lower wishbone bushes cracking
- NoteOffside inner sill rusting
- NoteWear in steering column suspect top bearing/bush
Pass78,519 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,519 miles
- Test number
- 225150643172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteOffside front chassis startin to rust
- NoteOffside inner sill rusting
Fail78,519 miles (+180)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,519 miles
- Test number
- 387210743168
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteOffside front chassis startin to rust
- NoteOffside inner sill rusting
Pass78,339 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 78,339 miles
- Test number
- 839117031140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN
Fail78,338 miles (+424)11 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,338 miles
- Test number
- 319653831119
- FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN
Pass77,914 miles (+63)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,914 miles
- Test number
- 953020610154
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust silencer mountings almost broken
Fail77,851 miles (+144)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,851 miles
- Test number
- 751333900108
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust silencer mountings almost broken
Pass77,707 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 77,707 miles
- Test number
- 201859818468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,707 miles (+160)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,707 miles
- Test number
- 501391608157
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 122096586236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,547 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 611014186259
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about VPM 959
- What vehicle is registration VPM 959 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VPM 959 on a blue petrol Jaguar MK II first used on 26 Oct 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VPM 959 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VPM 959 expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VPM 959?
- The MOT on VPM 959 expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VPM 959 done?
- VPM 959 was recorded at 83,837 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 339 miles a year.
- Has VPM 959 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VPM 959 has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on VPM 959 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 VPM 959 find?
- VPM 959 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/80r15t hankook.
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