MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
L26 VENMOT history
L26 VEN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 98,050 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 VEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 VEN was last recorded at 98,050 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,044 miles · 27 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,050 miles
- 2024 – 95,593 miles
- 2023 – 90,197 miles
- 2022 – 82,590 miles
- 2021 – 71,899 miles
- 2020 – 67,533 miles
- 2019 – 66,773 miles
- 2017 – 61,194 miles
- 2016 – 56,941 miles
- 2015 – 51,105 miles
- 2014 – 45,621 miles
- 2013 – 38,943 miles
- 2012 – 31,334 miles
- 2011 – 26,204 miles
- 2010 – 17,752 miles
- 2009 – 14,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,050 miles
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,050 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 98,050 miles
- Test number
- 964466683848
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail98,044 miles (+2,451)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,044 miles
- Test number
- 113803988072
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass95,593 miles (+5,396)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,593 miles
- Test number
- 268593969148
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryFront number not attached
Pass90,197 miles (+7,607)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 90,197 miles
- Test number
- 111746550141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,590 miles (+10,691)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,590 miles
- Test number
- 898419001569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,899 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,899 miles
- Test number
- 632364138062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,533 miles (+760)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,533 miles
- Test number
- 707471413033
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perishing
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and abnormal wear on inner edges
Pass66,773 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 66,773 miles
- Test number
- 444556223780
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,736 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 64,736 miles
- Test number
- 451859602905
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,194 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 596067883482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,191 miles (+4,250)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,191 miles
- Test number
- 590673620084
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,941 miles
- Test number
- 621729041709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,941 miles (+45,836)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,941 miles
- Test number
- 946087558295
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass51,105 miles (+5,484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,105 miles
- Test number
- 349907675107
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,621 miles (+6,678)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,621 miles
- Test number
- 138159164143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,943 miles (+7,609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,943 miles
- Test number
- 919764863197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass31,334 miles (+5,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,334 miles
- Test number
- 217337222090
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,204 miles (+8,452)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 26,204 miles
- Test number
- 676888331082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,752 miles (+3,114)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 17,752 miles
- Test number
- 492138410031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,638 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 14,638 miles
- Test number
- 124536619098
- NoteN/s/f foglight insecure
Fail14,637 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,637 miles
- Test number
- 511346019000
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s/f foglight insecure
- NoteO/s engine mounting leaking
Questions about L26 VEN
- Does L26 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 VEN expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 VEN?
- The MOT on L26 VEN expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 VEN done?
- L26 VEN was recorded at 98,050 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
- Has L26 VEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 VEN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 VEN 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 L26 VEN find?
- L26 VEN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust noisy.
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