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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB55 VTJMOT history

LB55 VTJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
73,235 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VTJ was last recorded at 73,235 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,231 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,235 miles
  • 2021 – 72,019 miles
  • 2019 – 69,086 miles
  • 2018 – 62,954 miles
  • 2017 – 59,268 miles
  • 2015 – 51,474 miles
  • 2014 – 46,690 miles
  • 2013 – 42,197 miles
  • 2012 – 38,362 miles
  • 2010 – 30,969 miles
  • 2009 – 24,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,235 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,235 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    367007770311
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail73,231 miles (+1,212)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,231 miles
    Test number
    319743859852
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass72,019 miles (+2,933)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    711389033281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,086 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    345114494474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail69,086 miles (+6,132)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    972800892904
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass62,954 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    524446584118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded

  7. Fail62,953 miles (+3,685)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    836276466370
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded

  8. Pass59,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    186407203029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail59,268 miles (+7,794)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    642536497882
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail51,474 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    405013435056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass51,474 miles (+4,784)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    708853435087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  12. Pass46,690 miles (+4,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,690 miles
    Test number
    615515214091
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail42,197 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    136213823078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass42,197 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    486923523059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,362 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    237241232044
    • 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)

  16. Pass30,969 miles (+6,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    531672620354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass24,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    480713249170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VTJ

Does LB55 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VTJ expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VTJ?
The MOT on LB55 VTJ expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VTJ done?
LB55 VTJ was recorded at 73,235 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has LB55 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VTJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VTJ 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 LB55 VTJ find?
LB55 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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