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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB55 VUHMOT history

LB55 VUH is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,446 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VUH was last recorded at 97,446 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,441 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,446 miles
  • 2025 – 91,436 miles
  • 2021 – 88,062 miles
  • 2020 – 85,051 miles
  • 2019 – 78,988 miles
  • 2018 – 71,733 miles
  • 2017 – 66,320 miles
  • 2016 – 55,767 miles
  • 2015 – 50,370 miles
  • 2014 – 45,871 miles
  • 2013 – 40,232 miles
  • 2012 – 31,380 miles
  • 2011 – 26,062 miles
  • 2010 – 19,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,446 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront subframe rustyRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Both lower suspension arms rear bushes Slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,446 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,446 miles
    Test number
    601961556704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
  2. Fail97,441 miles (+6,005)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,441 miles
    Test number
    177422778016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting worn
  3. Pass91,436 miles (+54)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    911019805101
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail91,382 miles (+3,320)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    168969592289
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure BOTH EXHAUST RUBBERS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront ALL FRONT SUSPENSION CONPONENTS AND SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND ON WEAR LIMIT AND CRACKING IN TREAD TYRE 2013 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS AND SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND CORRODED INNER FACE OUTER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass88,062 miles (+3,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    863943623657
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacing asap . (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass85,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    686420745129
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail85,051 miles (+6,063)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    233314165189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass78,988 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    474217949885
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass71,733 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    457977124439
    • AdvisoryFront Both lower suspension arms rear bushes Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  10. Fail71,720 miles (+5,400)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    997594128228
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Both lower suspension arms rear bushes Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  11. Pass66,320 miles (+10,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    872664852822
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes worn, brake pipes rusting, flexi ferrules slight rusting
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking to side wall and slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight scoring, front brake discs lippeed
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly worn
  12. Pass55,767 miles (+5,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    588163189300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to rust, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped, o/s rear tyre slight cracking to side wall
  13. Pass50,370 miles (+4,499)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    738588845161
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteOS REAR TYRE CRACKING TO SIDE WALL, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
  14. Pass45,871 miles (+5,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    728149034114
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN, REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS WORN
  15. Pass40,232 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    196763123190
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST
    • NoteWIPER BLADES WORN
  16. Fail40,232 miles (+8,852)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    387769213118
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST
    • NoteWIPER BLADES WORN
  17. Pass31,380 miles (+5,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    189666462017
    • NoteEXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN
  18. Pass26,062 miles (+6,552)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    235047961009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYES CCACKING TO SIDE WALLS, EXHAUST RUSTING
  19. Pass19,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,510 miles
    Test number
    674813030082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VUH

Does LB55 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VUH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VUH?
The MOT on LB55 VUH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VUH done?
LB55 VUH was recorded at 97,446 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has LB55 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VUH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 VUH 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 VUH find?
LB55 VUH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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