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Jaguar XKR

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

VWL 96MOT history

VWL 96 is a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,964 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWL 96
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWL 96 was last recorded at 48,964 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,837 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
1,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,964 miles
  • 2025 – 48,837 miles
  • 2024 – 48,510 miles
  • 2023 – 48,350 miles
  • 2022 – 48,307 miles
  • 2021 – 48,104 miles
  • 2020 – 47,829 miles
  • 2019 – 47,599 miles
  • 2018 – 47,282 miles
  • 2017 – 46,582 miles
  • 2016 – 45,246 miles
  • 2015 – 44,036 miles
  • 2014 – 42,755 miles
  • 2013 – 40,467 miles
  • 2012 – 36,933 miles
  • 2011 – 33,582 miles
  • 2010 – 31,235 miles
  • 2009 – 27,961 miles
  • 2008 – 26,465 miles
  • 2007 – 25,171 miles
  • 2006 – 22,771 miles
  • 2005 – 18,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,964 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,964 miles (+127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    434377099178
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass48,837 miles (+327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    995670825041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass48,510 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    755406199822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass48,350 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    537766790596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering coloum
  5. Pass48,307 miles (+203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    967596621986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  6. Pass48,104 miles (+275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    546066675944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  7. Pass47,829 miles (+230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    743542046555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  8. Pass47,599 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    709603334137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,282 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    145028419497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail47,255 miles (+673)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,255 miles
    Test number
    946657468016
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  11. Pass46,582 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,582 miles
    Test number
    224930835929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low in side edge
  12. Pass45,246 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    680047930412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass44,036 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    687867445193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    737029564133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,755 miles (+2,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    539029964139
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass40,467 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,467 miles
    Test number
    467680173149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,456 miles (+3,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    445489063175
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,933 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    457142472196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,582 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,582 miles
    Test number
    178415761123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,235 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    243568230100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,961 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,961 miles
    Test number
    340747369180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,465 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,465 miles
    Test number
    721244748199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,171 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    882607697159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,771 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    870528196145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  25. Pass18,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    18,512 miles
    Test number
    494292305215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWL 96

What vehicle is registration VWL 96 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWL 96 on a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 12 Jul 2001. 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 VWL 96 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWL 96 is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWL 96?
The MOT on VWL 96 is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWL 96 done?
VWL 96 was recorded at 48,964 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,448 miles a year.
Has VWL 96 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWL 96 has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on VWL 96 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 VWL 96 find?
VWL 96 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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