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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB07 VSLMOT history

LB07 VSL is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
128,510 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VSL was last recorded at 128,510 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,510 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,510 miles
  • 2022 – 124,366 miles
  • 2021 – 121,010 miles
  • 2020 – 115,061 miles
  • 2019 – 108,390 miles
  • 2018 – 105,587 miles
  • 2017 – 94,299 miles
  • 2016 – 76,018 miles
  • 2015 – 66,321 miles
  • 2014 – 61,881 miles
  • 2013 – 52,183 miles
  • 2012 – 40,478 miles
  • 2011 – 36,300 miles
  • 2010 – 25,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,510 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTpms light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake back sheild deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,510 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    891679857503
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Fail128,510 miles (+4,144)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    111191623519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Pass124,366 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    686371229079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,363 miles (+3,353)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    275943953249
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass121,010 miles (+5,949)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,010 miles
    Test number
    152005819739
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,061 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    908326549923
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded

  7. Fail115,056 miles (+6,666)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    927775208146
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded

  8. Pass108,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,390 miles
    Test number
    686901423418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back sheild deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back sheild deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  9. Fail108,390 miles (+2,803)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,390 miles
    Test number
    680704520994
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back sheild deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back sheild deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  10. Pass105,587 miles (+11,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    146750625954
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  11. Pass94,299 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    746807151609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,259 miles (+18,241)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    143709135636
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass76,018 miles (+9,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    125125879954
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,321 miles
    Test number
    426353225295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail66,321 miles (+4,440)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,321 miles
    Test number
    117649515281
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,881 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    118645384132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail61,881 miles (+9,698)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    935294384153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass52,183 miles (+11,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,183 miles
    Test number
    707202573108
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,478 miles (+4,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    517140372163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass36,300 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    247328871161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,240 miles (+10,660)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    718593871126
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass25,580 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    704316570180
    • NoteChip on front screen
    • NoteFront discs heavly lipped
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear discs rusting on edges
    • NoteX3 tyres 3mm

Questions about LB07 VSL

Does LB07 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 VSL expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VSL?
The MOT on LB07 VSL expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 VSL done?
LB07 VSL was recorded at 128,510 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 7,784 miles a year.
Has LB07 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VSL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 VSL 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 LB07 VSL find?
LB07 VSL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration, and 9 more.

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