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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VUPMOT history

LB51 VUP is a green petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 20,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
20,682 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUP was last recorded at 20,682 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2012: 4,786 miles, lower than 8,475 miles on 17 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
20,272 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,682 miles
  • 2025 – 20,272 miles
  • 2024 – 19,411 miles
  • 2023 – 18,630 miles
  • 2022 – 17,561 miles
  • 2021 – 16,380 miles
  • 2020 – 15,203 miles
  • 2019 – 13,528 miles
  • 2018 – 12,577 miles
  • 2017 – 11,599 miles
  • 2016 – 10,780 miles
  • 2015 – 10,042 miles
  • 2014 – 9,302 miles
  • 2013 – 8,741 miles
  • 2012 – 4,786 miles
  • 2011 – 8,475 miles
  • 2010 – 6,659 miles
  • 2009 – 6,262 miles
  • 2008 – 5,225 miles
  • 2007 – 4,580 miles
  • 2006 – 3,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,682 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,682 miles (+410)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    20,682 miles
    Test number
    520176603842
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass20,272 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    825951294979
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail20,267 miles (+856)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    474728189673
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective also washer not working
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass19,411 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    19,411 miles
    Test number
    682188581263
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail19,411 miles (+781)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,411 miles
    Test number
    165725705969
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass18,630 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    18,630 miles
    Test number
    782614228268
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail18,630 miles (+1,069)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,630 miles
    Test number
    285107929326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass17,561 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    644746611584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail17,559 miles (+1,179)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,559 miles
    Test number
    619411535782
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass16,380 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    367754109428
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail16,380 miles (+1,177)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    325872663435
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass15,203 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    136173603921
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flashing on

  13. Fail15,201 miles (+1,673)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,201 miles
    Test number
    972527534983
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flashing on

  14. Pass13,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,528 miles
    Test number
    124433445190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail13,528 miles (+951)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,528 miles
    Test number
    243297975505
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass12,577 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    12,577 miles
    Test number
    651689425077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,573 miles (+974)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,573 miles
    Test number
    642940633274
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine oil leak and oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  18. Pass11,599 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    11,599 miles
    Test number
    498110700187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail11,587 miles (+807)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,587 miles
    Test number
    533656750451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass10,780 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,780 miles
    Test number
    695879110761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,779 miles (+737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,779 miles
    Test number
    919557643074
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass10,042 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,042 miles
    Test number
    531055833573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,302 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,302 miles
    Test number
    405790074282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,741 miles
    Test number
    427576873223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,741 miles (+3,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,741 miles
    Test number
    556415073284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass4,786 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    4,786 miles
    Test number
    518649962264
    • NoteReverse lamp cover missing
    • NoteSteering slightly stiff in operation

  27. Fail4,786 miles (-3,689)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,786 miles
    Test number
    158628462211
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to legal limits
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to legal limits
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to wear
    • NoteReverse lamp cover missing
    • NoteSteering slightly stiff in operation

  28. Pass8,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    8,475 miles
    Test number
    336651851394
    • 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)

  29. Fail8,475 miles (+1,816)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,475 miles
    Test number
    545070651328
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  30. Pass6,659 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    6,659 miles
    Test number
    572824650386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass6,262 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    6,262 miles
    Test number
    901403169368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass5,225 miles (+645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,225 miles
    Test number
    572841978067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  33. Pass4,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    4,580 miles
    Test number
    953371917094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail4,580 miles (+697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,580 miles
    Test number
    194960517402
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  35. Pass3,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    3,883 miles
    Test number
    421996866043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VUP

Does LB51 VUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VUP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUP?
The MOT on LB51 VUP is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VUP done?
LB51 VUP was recorded at 20,682 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 817 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUP has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 VUP find?
LB51 VUP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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