
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB55 VYMMOT history
LB55 VYM is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 104,220 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 VYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 VYM was last recorded at 104,220 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,406 miles · 31 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,814 miles
- Average per year
- 4,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 104,220 miles
- 2023 – 102,406 miles
- 2022 – 102,108 miles
- 2020 – 100,855 miles
- 2019 – 97,432 miles
- 2018 – 92,151 miles
- 2017 – 88,691 miles
- 2016 – 78,120 miles
- 2015 – 68,480 miles
- 2014 – 52,493 miles
- 2013 – 46,842 miles
- 2011 – 46,490 miles
- 2010 – 45,697 miles
- 2009 – 42,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,220 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 104,220 miles
- Test number
- 905305498962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,406 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,406 miles
- Test number
- 219839879521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,353 miles (+245)24 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,353 miles
- Test number
- 346926766548
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim and less than 50% operational
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
- AdvisoryOil cooler pipes insecure
- AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass102,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 102,108 miles
- Test number
- 728930289404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,108 miles (+1,253)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,108 miles
- Test number
- 203158406979
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass100,855 miles (+135)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,855 miles
- Test number
- 192601716166
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,720 miles (+3,288)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,720 miles
- Test number
- 724270014872
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,432 miles (+5,281)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,432 miles
- Test number
- 180207856278
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
Pass92,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 92,151 miles
- Test number
- 591451156614
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail92,151 miles (+3,460)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,151 miles
- Test number
- 871706396593
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass88,691 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 88,691 miles
- Test number
- 678016488619
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Fail88,634 miles (+10,514)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,634 miles
- Test number
- 557376459920
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,120 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,120 miles
- Test number
- 247502242808
- Advisory2 x front suspension arm rear bushes weak
- AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing has play
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
- AdvisoryN/s outer door handle damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail78,120 miles (+9,640)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,120 miles
- Test number
- 305621615009
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +worn low (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054517 runflat (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working holder damaged (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 2154517 fitted (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x front (8.2.2)
- Advisory2 x front suspension arm rear bushes weak
- AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing has play
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
- AdvisoryN/s outer door handle damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass68,480 miles (+15,987)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,480 miles
- Test number
- 366588125055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,493 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 52,493 miles
- Test number
- 548472624053
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail52,493 miles (+5,651)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,493 miles
- Test number
- 766562924030
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,842 miles (+352)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 46,842 miles
- Test number
- 225729393479
- NoteAll four tyres cracking around treads, cords or ply not showing yet. 205/45/17 runflats.
- NoteOffside and nearside number plate light lenses missing but lights still work.
Pass46,490 miles (+793)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 46,490 miles
- Test number
- 648133151172
- NoteFront brake pads showing signs of wear.
Pass45,697 miles (+3,157)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,697 miles
- Test number
- 870812050142
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads over half worn
Pass42,540 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,540 miles
- Test number
- 114193279296
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB55 VYM
- Does LB55 VYM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 VYM expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 VYM?
- The MOT on LB55 VYM expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 VYM done?
- LB55 VYM was recorded at 104,220 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
- Has LB55 VYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 VYM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB55 VYM 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 VYM find?
- LB55 VYM passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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