MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LB51 VUMMOT history
LB51 VUM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,493 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 VUM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 VUM was last recorded at 118,493 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 15,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,475 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,018 miles
- Average per year
- 4,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,493 miles
- 2025 – 103,475 miles
- 2024 – 103,038 miles
- 2023 – 100,871 miles
- 2022 – 97,122 miles
- 2021 – 96,313 miles
- 2019 – 91,823 miles
- 2018 – 85,998 miles
- 2017 – 82,885 miles
- 2016 – 79,723 miles
- 2015 – 77,029 miles
- 2014 – 73,797 miles
- 2013 – 69,603 miles
- 2012 – 68,172 miles
- 2011 – 64,472 miles
- 2010 – 59,160 miles
- 2009 – 48,782 miles
- 2008 – 37,012 miles
- 2006 – 31,562 miles
- 2005 – 30,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,493 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,493 miles (+15,018)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,493 miles
- Test number
- 931518621099
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,475 miles (+437)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 103,475 miles
- Test number
- 669343829673
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,038 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 103,038 miles
- Test number
- 926370159633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,034 miles (+2,163)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,034 miles
- Test number
- 109145848987
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass100,871 miles (+27)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 100,871 miles
- Test number
- 719927008232
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,844 miles (+3,722)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,844 miles
- Test number
- 678933545138
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- MajorPower steering component leaking by the motor/pump (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,122 miles (+809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,122 miles
- Test number
- 379978015021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,313 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,313 miles
- Test number
- 631918800093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,313 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,313 miles
- Test number
- 874009456391
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,823 miles (+5,825)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,823 miles
- Test number
- 983011315803
- MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass85,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,998 miles
- Test number
- 796049387805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail85,998 miles (+3,113)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,998 miles
- Test number
- 340284183087
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,885 miles
- Test number
- 934217963037
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
Fail82,885 miles (+3,162)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,885 miles
- Test number
- 632109458884
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
Pass79,723 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,723 miles
- Test number
- 601869974095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,702 miles (+2,673)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,702 miles
- Test number
- 457731026788
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass77,029 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,029 miles
- Test number
- 719732465154
- 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)
Pass73,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 189800994152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,797 miles (+4,194)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 985259584100
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass69,603 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,603 miles
- Test number
- 249700793168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,172 miles
- Test number
- 427178932399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,172 miles (+3,700)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,172 miles
- Test number
- 768248332373
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass64,472 miles (+5,312)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 708705521391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,160 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,160 miles
- Test number
- 142713020235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,503 miles (+7,721)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,503 miles
- Test number
- 901521180094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,782 miles (+11,770)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,782 miles
- Test number
- 424166239182
- NoteRear number plate backing dirty. o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge .fluid apprent around steering rack area.
Pass37,012 miles (+5,450)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,012 miles
- Test number
- 803343698028
- NoteGaer box cooler pipe leaking
Pass31,562 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,562 miles
- Test number
- 204690056422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,488 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 30,488 miles
- Test number
- 430207645421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,483 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,483 miles
- Test number
- 843476545370
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about LB51 VUM
- Does LB51 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VUM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 VUM?
- The MOT on LB51 VUM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 VUM done?
- LB51 VUM was recorded at 118,493 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
- Has LB51 VUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 VUM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 VUM 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 VUM find?
- LB51 VUM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.
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