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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC61 VBXMOT history

LC61 VBX is a black diesel MINI first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LC61 VBX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,119 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VBX was last recorded at 70,119 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,564 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,555 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,119 miles
  • 2025 – 67,564 miles
  • 2024 – 63,833 miles
  • 2023 – 57,837 miles
  • 2022 – 52,174 miles
  • 2021 – 48,385 miles
  • 2020 – 45,388 miles
  • 2019 – 40,068 miles
  • 2018 – 33,163 miles
  • 2017 – 26,482 miles
  • 2016 – 20,767 miles
  • 2015 – 14,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,119 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,119 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    687262939989
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,564 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    865909375468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,833 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    281959712677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,837 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,837 miles
    Test number
    595678323866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,174 miles (+3,789)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    233360252903
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration 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 stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass48,385 miles (+2,997)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    697836268111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass45,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    334280554327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail45,388 miles (+5,320)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    889442230286
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,068 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    517378617014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    735521909593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,157 miles (+6,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    339224700624
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  12. Pass26,482 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,482 miles
    Test number
    418894938576
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls
  13. Fail26,431 miles (+5,664)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    309387368184
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls
  14. Pass20,767 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    722330850028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,952 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,952 miles
    Test number
    219271045164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    837992685047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VBX

Does LC61 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VBX is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VBX?
The MOT on LC61 VBX is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VBX done?
LC61 VBX was recorded at 70,119 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has LC61 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VBX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC61 VBX 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 LC61 VBX find?
LC61 VBX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low.

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