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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 WCGMOT history

LB08 WCG is a black diesel MINI first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,709 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WCG was last recorded at 105,709 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 8,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,315 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,394 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,709 miles
  • 2025 – 97,315 miles
  • 2024 – 88,378 miles
  • 2023 – 80,096 miles
  • 2022 – 74,666 miles
  • 2021 – 71,036 miles
  • 2020 – 65,935 miles
  • 2019 – 54,481 miles
  • 2018 – 47,966 miles
  • 2017 – 41,216 miles
  • 2016 – 31,126 miles
  • 2015 – 21,070 miles
  • 2014 – 19,418 miles
  • 2013 – 15,166 miles
  • 2012 – 11,715 miles
  • 2011 – 9,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DOES HAVE A BEAM IMAGE BUT A POOR IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective DOES HAVE A BEAM IMAGE BUT A POOR IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES BADLY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP
  • AdvisoryADVISE HANDBRAKE/BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON DASH, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOOKS OK AND LEVER IS FULLY DOWN
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM TURBO AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWHEN WARMING ENGINE UP EXHAUST NOW AND THEN EMITTED A LOT OF SMOKE

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ADVISE ON EMISSIONS TEST A LOT OF BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST WHEN WARMING CAR UP BUT PASSED TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL POSS BEARING OR TRACK ROD END PLAY IS VERY SLIGHT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,709 miles (+8,394)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    489693626454
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DOES HAVE A BEAM IMAGE BUT A POOR IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective DOES HAVE A BEAM IMAGE BUT A POOR IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES BADLY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP
    • AdvisoryADVISE HANDBRAKE/BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON DASH, BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOOKS OK AND LEVER IS FULLY DOWN
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM TURBO AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWHEN WARMING ENGINE UP EXHAUST NOW AND THEN EMITTED A LOT OF SMOKE

  2. Pass97,315 miles (+281)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    663028866784
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated STAYS ON ALL THE TIME BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOOKED ON MAX AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE ON EMISSIONS TEST A LOT OF BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST WHEN WARMING CAR UP BUT PASSED TEST
    • AdvisoryADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL POSS BEARING OR TRACK ROD END PLAY IS VERY SLIGHT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,034 miles (+8,656)2 dangerous2 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    824315417670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working SIGNS OF WATER IN LAMP UNIT REQS LOOKING INTO (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working SIGNS OF WATER IN LAMP UNIT REQS LOOKING INTO (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated STAYS ON ALL THE TIME BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOOKED ON MAX AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE ON EMISSIONS TEST A LOT OF BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST WHEN WARMING CAR UP BUT PASSED TEST
    • AdvisoryADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL POSS BEARING OR TRACK ROD END PLAY IS VERY SLIGHT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,378 miles (+8,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,378 miles
    Test number
    444288656010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,096 miles (+5,430)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,096 miles
    Test number
    367214717615
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,666 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    495309116754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,650 miles (+3,614)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    542462646797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    447638187383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail71,036 miles (+5,101)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    761558667104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,935 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    263109855807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,481 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    895904514726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,966 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    614527542592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,216 miles (+10,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,216 miles
    Test number
    676878650021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,126 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    509347901691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,070 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,070 miles
    Test number
    176013935463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,418 miles (+4,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    699990374130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail15,166 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    945537073186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass15,166 miles (+3,451)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    999437573112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass11,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,715 miles
    Test number
    516322772128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,707 miles (+2,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,707 miles
    Test number
    998132672182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass9,299 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,299 miles
    Test number
    588868371125
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge (through to cords soon)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

  22. Fail9,299 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,299 miles
    Test number
    998398271181
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge (through to cords soon)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Questions about LB08 WCG

Does LB08 WCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 WCG is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WCG?
The MOT on LB08 WCG is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 WCG done?
LB08 WCG was recorded at 105,709 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has LB08 WCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WCG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 WCG 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 LB08 WCG find?
LB08 WCG passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective does have a beam image but a poor image; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective does have a beam image but a poor image, and 6 more.

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