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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L8 VEGMOT history

L8 VEG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 21,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
21,068 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VEG was last recorded at 21,068 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,892 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,176 miles
Average per year
1,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,068 miles
  • 2025 – 16,892 miles
  • 2024 – 12,379 miles
  • 2022 – 11,486 miles
  • 2021 – 11,031 miles
  • 2020 – 10,491 miles
  • 2019 – 9,504 miles
  • 2018 – 8,623 miles
  • 2017 – 8,301 miles
  • 2016 – 7,704 miles
  • 2015 – 6,923 miles
  • 2014 – 6,218 miles
  • 2013 – 5,606 miles
  • 2012 – 4,864 miles
  • 2011 – 4,384 miles
  • 2010 – 3,695 miles
  • 2009 – 2,847 miles
  • 2008 – 2,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,068 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,068 miles (+4,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    547692125890
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass16,892 miles (+4,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    16,892 miles
    Test number
    624337393415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass12,379 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    12,379 miles
    Test number
    992230231126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,486 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    11,486 miles
    Test number
    587726677506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,031 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    11,031 miles
    Test number
    236209834254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,491 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    10,491 miles
    Test number
    365263073065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    9,504 miles
    Test number
    410053586930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail9,501 miles (+878)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,501 miles
    Test number
    790147492647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass8,623 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,623 miles
    Test number
    445499737655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,301 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    8,301 miles
    Test number
    156126501052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass7,704 miles (+781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    7,704 miles
    Test number
    422469632493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

  12. Pass6,923 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    6,923 miles
    Test number
    326217145182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail6,218 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,218 miles
    Test number
    327289924101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres pressures between 10-15 psi inflated prior to brake test
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges of tread most likely caused by under inflation
    • NoteSuspected coolant fault (further inspection advised)

  14. Pass6,218 miles (+612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    6,218 miles
    Test number
    406429324105
    • NoteAll 4 tyres pressures between 10-15 psi inflated prior to brake test
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges of tread most likely caused by under inflation
    • NoteSuspected coolant fault (further inspection advised)

  15. Pass5,606 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    5,606 miles
    Test number
    487088523160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,864 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,864 miles
    Test number
    728706712167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,384 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,384 miles
    Test number
    455049431117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,695 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    3,695 miles
    Test number
    960069330118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,847 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    2,847 miles
    Test number
    602934139128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,442 miles
    Test number
    462677838166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VEG

Does L8 VEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VEG is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VEG?
The MOT on L8 VEG is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VEG done?
L8 VEG was recorded at 21,068 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,035 miles a year.
Has L8 VEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VEG has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 VEG 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 L8 VEG find?
L8 VEG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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