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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 VLLMOT history

LB56 VLL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
79,365 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VLL was last recorded at 79,365 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,113 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,365 miles
  • 2023 – 77,113 miles
  • 2022 – 75,493 miles
  • 2020 – 70,259 miles
  • 2019 – 67,053 miles
  • 2018 – 60,389 miles
  • 2017 – 57,880 miles
  • 2016 – 54,650 miles
  • 2014 – 48,348 miles
  • 2013 – 33,150 miles
  • 2012 – 29,556 miles
  • 2011 – 20,196 miles
  • 2009 – 13,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake pads are wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    965842670003
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail79,365 miles (+2,252)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    838203561914
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass77,113 miles (+1,620)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    294187707692
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass75,493 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    258600039917
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail75,493 miles (+5,234)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    219308642157
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split/broken/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass70,259 miles (+3,206)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    743885295384
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  7. Pass67,053 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    172169891523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,812 miles (+5,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    154259970769
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  9. Pass60,389 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,389 miles
    Test number
    317697708493
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are wearing low
  10. Fail60,371 miles (+2,491)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    225555103774
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are wearing low
  11. Pass57,880 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    113922460758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,650 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    497385200291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass48,348 miles (+11,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,348 miles
    Test number
    449690454351
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn close to limit
  14. Pass36,469 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,469 miles
    Test number
    547351414051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,150 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    165264613033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,556 miles (+9,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,556 miles
    Test number
    789802112044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail20,196 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    648947801072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  18. Pass20,196 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    717677001039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,468 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    220166459375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,462 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,462 miles
    Test number
    794045259306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB56 VLL

Does LB56 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VLL expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VLL?
The MOT on LB56 VLL expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VLL done?
LB56 VLL was recorded at 79,365 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has LB56 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VLL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 VLL 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 LB56 VLL find?
LB56 VLL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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