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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 VFVMOT history

LB54 VFV is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 135,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,899 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VFV was last recorded at 135,899 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2015: 36,081 miles, lower than 76,963 miles on 18 Jul 2013.

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
135,890 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,899 miles
  • 2025 – 133,590 miles
  • 2024 – 131,404 miles
  • 2023 – 127,070 miles
  • 2022 – 122,060 miles
  • 2021 – 118,448 miles
  • 2020 – 115,171 miles
  • 2018 – 108,974 miles
  • 2017 – 103,368 miles
  • 2016 – 98,108 miles
  • 2015 – 92,297 miles
  • 2013 – 76,963 miles
  • 2012 – 64,873 miles
  • 2011 – 57,548 miles
  • 2010 – 48,112 miles
  • 2009 – 33,003 miles
  • 2008 – 26,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,899 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,899 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    988078064071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,890 miles (+2,300)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,890 miles
    Test number
    378086427665
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    868514052720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail133,584 miles (+2,180)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    206559932641
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass131,404 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    311287552420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,396 miles (+4,326)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,396 miles
    Test number
    586371580661
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    907092017456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,070 miles (+5,010)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    996307002796
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    197627793012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,060 miles (+3,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    814382473051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,448 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    145405366213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    149180308497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,171 miles (+6,197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    578159332111
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass108,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    963522841152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,970 miles (+5,602)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,970 miles
    Test number
    841670372945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass103,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,368 miles
    Test number
    667156842889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,368 miles (+5,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,368 miles
    Test number
    394899887160
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass98,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    313976901869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,108 miles (+5,811)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    940170296389
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    173435018053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,297 miles (+56,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    919714082904
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass36,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    185442505037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,081 miles (-40,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    726012705068
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass76,963 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    478379093134
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre sidewall.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration exhaust system.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteUneven wear offside rear tyre inner section.

  25. Fail76,963 miles (+12,090)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    989898193114
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre sidewall.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration exhaust system.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteUneven wear offside rear tyre inner section.

  26. Pass64,873 miles (+7,325)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    227241132468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount nearly corroded right through

  27. Pass57,548 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    209231411177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,112 miles (+15,109)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    312192820020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  29. Pass33,003 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    212900939003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  30. Fail33,003 miles (+6,974)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    921649829004
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  31. Pass26,029 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,029 miles
    Test number
    604005328035
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  32. Fail26,029 miles3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,029 miles
    Test number
    974815928025
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

Questions about LB54 VFV

Does LB54 VFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VFV is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VFV?
The MOT on LB54 VFV is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VFV done?
LB54 VFV was recorded at 135,899 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has LB54 VFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VFV has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 VFV find?
LB54 VFV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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