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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VULMOT history

LB51 VUL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,863 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUL was last recorded at 90,863 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,640 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,863 miles
  • 2024 – 90,640 miles
  • 2022 – 90,520 miles
  • 2021 – 88,977 miles
  • 2020 – 85,251 miles
  • 2019 – 80,449 miles
  • 2018 – 75,829 miles
  • 2017 – 70,216 miles
  • 2016 – 63,640 miles
  • 2015 – 59,539 miles
  • 2014 – 55,429 miles
  • 2013 – 51,644 miles
  • 2012 – 47,605 miles
  • 2011 – 42,738 miles
  • 2010 – 38,440 miles
  • 2009 – 34,513 miles
  • 2008 – 30,681 miles
  • 2007 – 26,262 miles
  • 2005 – 22,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear wiper not wor5king

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,863 miles (+223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    673366137448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,640 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    701918625344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail90,554 miles (+34)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    143793044836
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,520 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    571731191416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,977 miles (+3,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    130032454244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner rear bush on offside front suspension arm deteriorated

  6. Pass85,251 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,251 miles
    Test number
    586401789084
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not wor5king

  7. Fail85,248 miles (+4,799)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    850788337676
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak affecting lambda readings (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not wor5king

  8. Pass80,449 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    830489886624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail80,449 miles (+4,620)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    168001895653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass75,829 miles (+5,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    425688469374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight losing shape on tread

  11. Pass70,216 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    649507675638
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail70,216 miles (+6,576)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    585031824541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass63,640 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    952392358286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,539 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    566260435074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,429 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,429 miles
    Test number
    388951334077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,644 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,644 miles
    Test number
    276460933002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,644 miles (+4,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,644 miles
    Test number
    719240833092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,605 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    995283032052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,738 miles
    Test number
    435498221064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,738 miles (+4,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,738 miles
    Test number
    737838121002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass38,440 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    834284730009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,513 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    743949229065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,681 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    151722738093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,262 miles (+4,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    930492417049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,076 miles
    Test number
    460719845495
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WARING ON OUTER EDGES

Questions about LB51 VUL

Does LB51 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VUL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUL?
The MOT on LB51 VUL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VUL done?
LB51 VUL was recorded at 90,863 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUL 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 VUL find?
LB51 VUL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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