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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

C5 VLKMOT history

C5 VLK is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

C5 VLK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
96,266 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VLK was last recorded at 96,266 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 5,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2023: 90,872 miles, lower than 161,034 miles on 19 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,872 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,394 miles
Average per year
1,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,266 miles
  • 2023 – 90,872 miles
  • 2022 – 161,034 miles
  • 2021 – 153,711 miles
  • 2020 – 153,558 miles
  • 2018 – 146,465 miles
  • 2017 – 142,509 miles
  • 2016 – 137,140 miles
  • 2015 – 129,095 miles
  • 2014 – 119,303 miles
  • 2013 – 110,676 miles
  • 2012 – 105,730 miles
  • 2011 – 96,683 miles
  • 2010 – 87,997 miles
  • 2009 – 83,199 miles
  • 2007 – 74,970 miles
  • 2006 – 68,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,266 miles (+5,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    976914877354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,872 miles (-70,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    513449377838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,034 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,034 miles
    Test number
    206382096884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,711 miles (+153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,711 miles
    Test number
    788955581765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass153,558 miles (+7,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,558 miles
    Test number
    652148077118
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • 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))

  6. Pass146,465 miles (+3,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,465 miles
    Test number
    577589780891
    • AdvisorySigns of slight corrosion on exhaust system

  7. Pass142,509 miles (+5,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,509 miles
    Test number
    244367376969
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/ front outer cv boot perishing but not split
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  8. Pass137,140 miles (+8,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,140 miles
    Test number
    524914046434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs getting worn

  9. Fail129,095 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,095 miles
    Test number
    246762115213
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass129,095 miles (+9,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,095 miles
    Test number
    616242515235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass119,303 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    749632284115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail119,302 miles (+8,626)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,302 miles
    Test number
    866281084188
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,676 miles (+4,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    297931193147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    429332112256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail105,730 miles (+9)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    518132312291
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail105,721 miles (+9,038)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,721 miles
    Test number
    919820162033
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHi level stop light not working

  17. Pass96,683 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    657228961088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail96,683 miles (+8,686)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    126967861400
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,997 miles (+4,798)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    901677640040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass83,199 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    470185069044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  21. Fail83,199 miles (+8,229)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    844653169051
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteSlight bind nearside rear brake

  22. Pass74,970 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    833051597294
    • NoteAll brake discs worn almost to thickness limit....oil leak from engine

  23. Fail74,865 miles (+6,143)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    714891797207
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn almost to thickness limit....oil leak from engine

  24. Pass68,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    471104896259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,722 miles (+8,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    131561296299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass60,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    190172556071
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 VLK

Does C5 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 VLK expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 VLK?
The MOT on C5 VLK expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 VLK done?
C5 VLK was recorded at 96,266 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 1,936 miles a year.
Has C5 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VLK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on C5 VLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 VLK find?
C5 VLK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge, and 1 more.

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