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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L11 VSGMOT history

L11 VSG is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

L11 VSG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
122,439 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VSG was last recorded at 122,439 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,887 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,439 miles
  • 2024 – 120,887 miles
  • 2023 – 118,592 miles
  • 2022 – 114,606 miles
  • 2021 – 111,150 miles
  • 2020 – 107,364 miles
  • 2019 – 102,972 miles
  • 2018 – 98,995 miles
  • 2017 – 95,113 miles
  • 2016 – 91,193 miles
  • 2015 – 88,107 miles
  • 2014 – 85,278 miles
  • 2013 – 82,425 miles
  • 2012 – 79,658 miles
  • 2011 – 70,655 miles
  • 2010 – 62,361 miles
  • 2009 – 53,865 miles
  • 2008 – 40,749 miles
  • 2007 – 31,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear bootlid slight corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,439 miles (+1,552)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,439 miles
    Test number
    688575824830
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear bootlid slight corroded
  2. Pass120,887 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,887 miles
    Test number
    125798572318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid slight corroded
  3. Fail120,885 miles (+2,293)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    879474553514
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid slight corroded
  4. Pass118,592 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    777007411204
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail118,572 miles (+3,966)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,572 miles
    Test number
    874702798505
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box seperated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount seperated (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass114,606 miles (+3,456)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,606 miles
    Test number
    321528815335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt noisy
  7. Pass111,150 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    659950566706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,364 miles (+4,392)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    962948183907
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass102,972 miles (+3,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    122762691846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chips in front windscreen
  10. Pass98,995 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    175953277369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower side light not working 50% still working at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNumber plate plinth loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate rusty
  11. Fail98,995 miles (+3,882)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    362141807192
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower side light not working 50% still working at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNumber plate plinth loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate rusty
  12. Pass95,113 miles (+3,920)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,113 miles
    Test number
    481525986187
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty +one mount broken off but still supported
  13. Pass91,193 miles (+3,086)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    593707788307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nsr
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on tailgate
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps starting to fade beam image not affected
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear box heavily corroded and rattles
  14. Pass88,107 miles (+2,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    739322273545
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass85,278 miles (+2,853)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    436852954215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing
  16. Fail82,425 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    759716543289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass82,425 miles (+2,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    936556243278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass79,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    797506602309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,658 miles (+9,003)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    579044802313
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass70,655 miles (+8,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    467020121375
    • NoteN/s side repeater lens missing
  21. Pass62,361 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    622140320381
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to 50%
  22. Fail62,361 miles (+8,496)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    310189910369
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to 50%
  23. Pass53,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    590854649327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,865 miles (+13,116)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    473754749369
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  25. Pass40,749 miles (+9,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    702602408344
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Fail31,293 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,293 miles
    Test number
    433003227369
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
  27. Pass31,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,293 miles
    Test number
    470113527453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 VSG

Does L11 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 VSG expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 VSG?
The MOT on L11 VSG expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 VSG done?
L11 VSG was recorded at 122,439 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has L11 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VSG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 VSG 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 L11 VSG find?
L11 VSG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear; nearside rear shock absorber top mount slight play, and 2 more.

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