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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

LB07 VTUMOT history

LB07 VTU is a silver diesel MINI first used on 22 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
136,769 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VTU was last recorded at 136,769 miles on 17 Aug 2024, 4,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,688 miles · 9 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,081 miles
Average per year
7,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,769 miles
  • 2023 – 132,688 miles
  • 2022 – 125,755 miles
  • 2021 – 120,222 miles
  • 2020 – 116,787 miles
  • 2019 – 115,860 miles
  • 2018 – 110,992 miles
  • 2017 – 104,824 miles
  • 2016 – 99,331 miles
  • 2015 – 92,000 miles
  • 2014 – 84,297 miles
  • 2013 – 76,403 miles
  • 2012 – 59,979 miles
  • 2011 – 42,067 miles
  • 2010 – 25,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,769 miles (+4,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,769 miles
    Test number
    464910861872
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,688 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    368026878888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail132,671 miles (+6,916)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    877763328113
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass125,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,755 miles
    Test number
    569119480201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from turbo

  5. Fail127,750 miles (+7,528)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,750 miles
    Test number
    430152767575
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from turbo

  6. Pass120,222 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,222 miles
    Test number
    874673724233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,787 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    596775294808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,860 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    582713789882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,849 miles (+4,857)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    404329503932
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass110,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    668000702854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,992 miles (+6,168)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    122652447542
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,824 miles
    Test number
    243239038219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail104,824 miles (+5,493)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,824 miles
    Test number
    754560902440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,331 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    544627738983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,000 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    275343373209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,297 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    317570964264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,403 miles (+16,424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    769364403385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    728205602381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,979 miles (+17,912)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    169275202356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass42,067 miles (+16,661)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    625356801251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    191357800295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 VTU

Does LB07 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 VTU expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VTU?
The MOT on LB07 VTU expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 VTU done?
LB07 VTU was recorded at 136,769 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2024, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
Has LB07 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VTU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 VTU 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 VTU find?
LB07 VTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded o/s + n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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