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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 VGUMOT history

LB54 VGU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2022
Mileage
59,851 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VGU was last recorded at 59,851 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 4,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2010: 13,200 miles, lower than 90,037 miles on 11 Jun 2009.

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
55,771 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,080 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 59,851 miles
  • 2020 – 55,771 miles
  • 2019 – 49,131 miles
  • 2018 – 44,858 miles
  • 2017 – 40,319 miles
  • 2016 – 34,170 miles
  • 2015 – 30,416 miles
  • 2014 – 28,128 miles
  • 2013 – 25,016 miles
  • 2011 – 18,273 miles
  • 2010 – 13,200 miles
  • 2009 – 90,037 miles
  • 2008 – 7,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,851 miles (+4,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    349462292609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,771 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    725622499985
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,131 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    582659260317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Fail49,131 miles (+4,273)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    752829529085
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  5. Pass44,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,858 miles
    Test number
    170047180918
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  6. Fail44,858 miles (+4,539)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,858 miles
    Test number
    184326473185
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  7. Pass40,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    876821960674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,319 miles (+6,149)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    532513374955
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass34,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,170 miles
    Test number
    180592802463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail34,170 miles (+3,754)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,170 miles
    Test number
    905648251525
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass30,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    309897315151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,403 miles (+2,275)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    715877015177
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,128 miles (+3,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,128 miles
    Test number
    215905504119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass25,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    985227723162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,016 miles (+6,743)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    245167123122
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass18,273 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    638307191222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,666 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,666 miles
    Test number
    148876661182
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts not tested child seats present

  18. Pass16,666 miles (+3,466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,666 miles
    Test number
    166716661181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts not tested child seats present

  19. Pass13,200 miles (-76,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,200 miles
    Test number
    910929270180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,037 miles (+82,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    354322669192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,295 miles
    Test number
    892890378147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VGU

Does LB54 VGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VGU expired on 13 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VGU?
The MOT on LB54 VGU expired on 13 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VGU done?
LB54 VGU was recorded at 59,851 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has LB54 VGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VGU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 VGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 VGU find?
LB54 VGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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