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RA56 VDV

2006 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,584 mi
Last recorded146,584 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VDV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 146,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges and tread tearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges and tread tearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside at offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 134,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,086 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,364 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,908 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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RA56 VDV is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA56 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA56 VDV registered?

RA56 VDV is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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