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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L3 VLPMOT history

L3 VLP is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L3 VLP silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,077 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VLP was last recorded at 114,077 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,074 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,077 miles
  • 2024 – 113,456 miles
  • 2023 – 112,773 miles
  • 2022 – 111,065 miles
  • 2021 – 109,973 miles
  • 2020 – 109,241 miles
  • 2019 – 102,738 miles
  • 2018 – 98,246 miles
  • 2017 – 94,134 miles
  • 2016 – 89,524 miles
  • 2015 – 77,578 miles
  • 2013 – 59,469 miles
  • 2012 – 49,827 miles
  • 2011 – 40,422 miles
  • 2010 – 35,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,077 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    435605498323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail114,074 miles (+618)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    538444549899
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass113,456 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    376145858885
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,449 miles (+676)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,449 miles
    Test number
    776480191612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,773 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,773 miles
    Test number
    877352660967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail112,764 miles (+1,699)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    141666597986
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,065 miles (+1,092)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    584659619515
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass109,973 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    115014926506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,966 miles (+725)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    566648461989
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,241 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    431025933736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    165707465933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,738 miles (+4,492)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    961372406017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass98,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    342435268182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail98,246 miles (+4,112)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    581382307737
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass94,134 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    186723297942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail94,129 miles (+4,605)4 failures4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,129 miles
    Test number
    775118339721
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass89,524 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    398238545618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail89,523 miles (+11,945)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,523 miles
    Test number
    316871758567
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail77,578 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    117935535074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass77,578 miles (+18,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    835604435008
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass59,469 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    318332753357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,620 miles (+6,793)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    947260013110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass49,827 miles (+9,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    398545602109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass40,422 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    998658101179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass35,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    411284300157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,596 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    854614000169
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L3 VLP

Does L3 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VLP is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 VLP?
The MOT on L3 VLP is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VLP done?
L3 VLP was recorded at 114,077 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has L3 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VLP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VLP 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 L3 VLP find?
L3 VLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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