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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VUHMOT history

LB51 VUH is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
107,290 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUH was last recorded at 107,290 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,288 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,290 miles
  • 2021 – 101,880 miles
  • 2020 – 98,790 miles
  • 2019 – 84,343 miles
  • 2018 – 81,593 miles
  • 2017 – 72,570 miles
  • 2016 – 61,975 miles
  • 2014 – 58,266 miles
  • 2012 – 56,076 miles
  • 2011 – 55,026 miles
  • 2010 – 53,336 miles
  • 2008 – 46,613 miles
  • 2007 – 41,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,290 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,290 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    104921071492
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail107,288 miles (+637)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    172795833265
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail106,651 miles (+4,771)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    554196036595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front half of bumper insecure but unlikely to become attatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass101,880 miles (+3,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    125906492655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,790 miles (+14,447)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,790 miles
    Test number
    106241437477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,343 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    974552707521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,593 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    934260274629
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded

  8. Fail81,547 miles (+8,977)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    637580217393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets fluid not hitting the windscreen (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc driveshaft boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded

  9. Pass72,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    980486800908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail72,570 miles (+10,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    673590342829
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass61,975 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    315303637720
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

  12. Pass58,266 miles (+670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    186817154371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    498053804072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,596 miles (+1,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    898643604004
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,076 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,076 miles
    Test number
    815082862378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    398513561328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,026 miles (+1,690)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    785303061373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass53,336 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    332173160396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    122289700069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,643 miles (+6,030)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    723459100065
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass46,613 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,613 miles
    Test number
    464807358476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,193 miles9 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    700102057369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass41,193 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    984982357375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    212583207073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,065 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    713933207072
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LB51 VUH

Does LB51 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 VUH expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUH?
The MOT on LB51 VUH expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 VUH done?
LB51 VUH was recorded at 107,290 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUH 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 VUH find?
LB51 VUH passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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