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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VUGMOT history

LB51 VUG is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
77,027 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUG was last recorded at 77,027 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,592 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
2,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,027 miles
  • 2022 – 74,592 miles
  • 2021 – 73,070 miles
  • 2020 – 71,513 miles
  • 2019 – 69,727 miles
  • 2018 – 67,284 miles
  • 2017 – 64,673 miles
  • 2016 – 61,496 miles
  • 2015 – 58,622 miles
  • 2014 – 55,846 miles
  • 2013 – 53,947 miles
  • 2012 – 51,358 miles
  • 2011 – 49,115 miles
  • 2010 – 47,297 miles
  • 2009 – 44,573 miles
  • 2008 – 41,798 miles
  • 2007 – 38,607 miles
  • 2006 – 35,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,027 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    348456128241
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437422302560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    928540387220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,592 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    413178783864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,583 miles (+1,513)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    838159416267
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    117102216362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,070 miles (+1,557)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    611811241531
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    824808451341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail71,513 miles (+1,786)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    193833729469
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass69,727 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    233475977432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail69,727 miles (+2,443)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    921240288802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,284 miles (+2,611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    603517488855
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass64,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    746308121813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,673 miles (+3,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    347801825590
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass61,496 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    761677361581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,622 miles (+2,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    329996201072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail55,846 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    427068524390
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass55,846 miles (+1,899)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    999188924360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,947 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    188224033351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,358 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    115898032395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,115 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,115 miles
    Test number
    686485231333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,297 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    401633060357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,591 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    173946400055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,573 miles (+2,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    692294269324
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,798 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    724591848338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,607 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    193232447326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    501634766376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB51 VUG

Does LB51 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 VUG expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUG?
The MOT on LB51 VUG expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 VUG done?
LB51 VUG was recorded at 77,027 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUG 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 LB51 VUG find?
LB51 VUG passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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