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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L22 VNGMOT history

L22 VNG is a red petrol MINI first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L22 VNG red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,577 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 VNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 VNG was last recorded at 115,577 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,577 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,577 miles
  • 2025 – 114,169 miles
  • 2024 – 112,832 miles
  • 2023 – 110,628 miles
  • 2022 – 98,685 miles
  • 2021 – 89,787 miles
  • 2020 – 82,111 miles
  • 2019 – 70,842 miles
  • 2018 – 69,239 miles
  • 2017 – 65,395 miles
  • 2016 – 57,059 miles
  • 2015 – 49,238 miles
  • 2014 – 39,393 miles
  • 2013 – 31,764 miles
  • 2012 – 28,138 miles
  • 2011 – 22,957 miles
  • 2010 – 22,273 miles
  • 2009 – 16,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,577 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust system well corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,577 miles
    Test number
    725525742304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,577 miles (+1,408)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,577 miles
    Test number
    223360060949
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,169 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,169 miles
    Test number
    678776056125
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  4. Pass112,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,832 miles
    Test number
    537908001816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,832 miles (+2,204)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,832 miles
    Test number
    684369292487
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,628 miles (+11,943)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    317715425975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,685 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    752154318273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,965 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    110254815784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,916 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    322085819424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,787 miles (+7,676)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    140762909570
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

  11. Pass82,111 miles (+11,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    668904889668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    270265791935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,842 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    149333118388
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass69,239 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,239 miles
    Test number
    342989753400
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system well corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished

  15. Fail69,238 miles (+3,843)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    259604245643
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory1 of 2 registration bulbs out (o/s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system well corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished

  16. Pass65,395 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    805828633850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,393 miles (+8,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    965579295043
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass57,059 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,059 miles
    Test number
    554007485222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,238 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    175208875492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    597649954075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,393 miles (+7,629)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    245319654092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass31,764 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,764 miles
    Test number
    145287753491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    385176372011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,138 miles (+5,181)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    175806472080
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass22,957 miles (+684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,957 miles
    Test number
    337546671088
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass22,273 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,273 miles
    Test number
    254184560263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,941 miles
    Test number
    123008759298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 VNG

Does L22 VNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 VNG is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 VNG?
The MOT on L22 VNG is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 VNG done?
L22 VNG was recorded at 115,577 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has L22 VNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 VNG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 VNG 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 L22 VNG find?
L22 VNG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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