
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
L111 VVMMOT history
L111 VVM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,463 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 155,463 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,673 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 VVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 VVM was last recorded at 155,463 miles on 2 Sept 2023, 8,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,603 miles · 15 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,860 miles
- Average per year
- 8,673 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 155,463 miles
- 2022 – 146,603 miles
- 2021 – 146,033 miles
- 2020 – 142,274 miles
- 2019 – 134,062 miles
- 2018 – 120,874 miles
- 2017 – 111,300 miles
- 2016 – 91,606 miles
- 2015 – 77,926 miles
- 2014 – 69,023 miles
- 2013 – 58,410 miles
- 2012 – 54,081 miles
- 2011 – 42,147 miles
- 2009 – 32,661 miles
- 2008 – 17,248 miles
- 2007 – 14,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,463 miles (+8,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 155,463 miles
- Test number
- 916746757240
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,603 miles (+570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,603 miles
- Test number
- 531844932021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,033 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,033 miles
- Test number
- 510227419119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,030 miles (+3,756)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,030 miles
- Test number
- 452495892884
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,274 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 142,274 miles
- Test number
- 623256108306
- AdvisoryRear rear sub frame and arms corroded but not weakened
- AdvisoryRear under body surface rust rear
Fail142,274 miles (+8,212)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,274 miles
- Test number
- 499234274965
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear sub frame and arms corroded but not weakened
- AdvisoryRear under body surface rust rear
Pass134,062 miles (+466)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 134,062 miles
- Test number
- 174967087704
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail133,596 miles (+12,722)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,596 miles
- Test number
- 737546830609
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,874 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 120,874 miles
- Test number
- 969092935880
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake disks corroding
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front and rear of underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light has bulbs inoperative but not more than 50%
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside outer mirror casing insecure
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread depth low, tread perishing and nail in tread, repairable.
- AdvisoryTank straps corroding
Fail120,874 miles (+9,574)2 dangerous6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,874 miles
- Test number
- 681417130995
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount split to excess (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear , this pipe burst on roller brake test (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake disks corroding
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front and rear of underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light has bulbs inoperative but not more than 50%
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside outer mirror casing insecure
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread depth low, tread perishing and nail in tread, repairable.
- AdvisoryTank straps corroding
Pass111,300 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 111,300 miles
- Test number
- 880307606783
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail111,300 miles (+19,694)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,300 miles
- Test number
- 984347671083
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,606 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 594143247571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,606 miles (+3,183)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 999256735991
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,423 miles
- Test number
- 368839755075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,423 miles (+10,497)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,423 miles
- Test number
- 454537132482
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass77,926 miles (+8,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,926 miles
- Test number
- 148843165477
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,023 miles (+10,613)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,023 miles
- Test number
- 467671554014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,410 miles (+4,329)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,410 miles
- Test number
- 326913363088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,081 miles (+11,934)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,081 miles
- Test number
- 139849562418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,147 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,147 miles
- Test number
- 467519661069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,059 miles (+9,398)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,059 miles
- Test number
- 139174961012
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,661 miles
- Test number
- 284934059277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,661 miles (+15,413)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,661 miles
- Test number
- 794014959237
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass17,248 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,248 miles
- Test number
- 890712518139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 14,510 miles
- Test number
- 171573357179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L111 VVM
- Does L111 VVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L111 VVM expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L111 VVM?
- The MOT on L111 VVM expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L111 VVM done?
- L111 VVM was recorded at 155,463 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2023, an average of 8,673 miles a year.
- Has L111 VVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 VVM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on L111 VVM 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 L111 VVM find?
- L111 VVM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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