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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VUUMOT history

LB51 VUU is a green petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 57,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,680 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUU was last recorded at 57,680 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,418 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,680 miles
  • 2025 – 57,418 miles
  • 2024 – 56,919 miles
  • 2023 – 56,522 miles
  • 2022 – 55,008 miles
  • 2021 – 53,672 miles
  • 2020 – 52,758 miles
  • 2019 – 51,761 miles
  • 2018 – 51,074 miles
  • 2017 – 50,394 miles
  • 2015 – 49,324 miles
  • 2014 – 45,442 miles
  • 2013 – 44,362 miles
  • 2012 – 42,520 miles
  • 2010 – 38,208 miles
  • 2009 – 34,833 miles
  • 2008 – 28,143 miles
  • 2007 – 23,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major7 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Petrol cap seal spliting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,680 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    489479337974
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail57,680 miles (+262)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    585953954014
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    831939618981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,418 miles (+499)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    616215698240
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    241883291200
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail56,919 miles (+397)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    883045328889
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass56,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    472673192942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,522 miles (+1,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    363107066842
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass55,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    324447040839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail55,008 miles (+1,336)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    794839049698
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass53,672 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    483506020226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,659 miles (+901)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    224315501896
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass52,758 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    945727999487
    • AdvisoryTAIL BOX BADLY CORRODED

  14. Pass51,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    140732764321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,761 miles (+687)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    398292558014
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tail not working

  16. Pass51,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    215687782567
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal spliting
    • AdvisoryTail box corroded not blowing

  17. Fail51,074 miles (+680)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    875413160445
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal spliting
    • AdvisoryTail box corroded not blowing

  18. Pass50,394 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    973764535823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    487634188560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,324 miles (+1,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    455981895930
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  21. Pass48,213 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    336542025019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    518558304067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,442 miles (+1,080)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    109618904080
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front position lamp lens broken

  24. Pass44,362 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    508243303035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail44,362 miles (+1,842)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    935403303002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass42,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    398513722004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,520 miles (+4,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    739903822052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass38,208 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    340271710043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,198 miles (+3,365)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    694108700049
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing

  30. Pass34,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    940766709077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,833 miles (+6,690)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    960015309067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass28,143 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    104378418068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass23,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    654081917096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail23,242 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    420419707026
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LB51 VUU

Does LB51 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VUU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUU?
The MOT on LB51 VUU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VUU done?
LB51 VUU was recorded at 57,680 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUU has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUU 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 VUU find?
LB51 VUU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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