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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 VGTMOT history

LD08 VGT is a silver petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LD08 VGT silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,986 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VGT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VGT was last recorded at 112,986 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,872 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
5,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,986 miles
  • 2024 – 104,286 miles
  • 2023 – 89,231 miles
  • 2022 – 86,303 miles
  • 2021 – 82,199 miles
  • 2020 – 77,306 miles
  • 2019 – 73,789 miles
  • 2018 – 71,201 miles
  • 2017 – 68,452 miles
  • 2016 – 63,617 miles
  • 2015 – 59,383 miles
  • 2014 – 49,139 miles
  • 2013 – 44,396 miles
  • 2012 – 36,059 miles
  • 2011 – 27,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    378365078515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,986 miles (+1,114)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    543462801229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,872 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    875779432059
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,872 miles (+6)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    457033159696
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,866 miles (+7,580)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    164788779951
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    787914391922
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both Side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail104,286 miles (+15,055)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    833623129607
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both Side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,231 miles
    Test number
    238693648672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,231 miles (+2,928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,231 miles
    Test number
    177696394598
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  10. Pass86,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    652860610293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,303 miles (+4,104)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    337129132742
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    379460158357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail82,199 miles (+4,893)1 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    856937328474
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass77,306 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    415646654836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,789 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,789 miles
    Test number
    644451790743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,776 miles (+2,575)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    217602095415
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  17. Pass71,201 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    537646403899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,452 miles (+4,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    105434281608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass63,617 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    761377333282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    299728445406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,383 miles (+10,244)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    825467345134
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  22. Pass49,139 miles (+4,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,139 miles
    Test number
    306909534094
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs .good run required

  23. Pass44,396 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    998256353086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,059 miles (+8,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    939771262093
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to wear limit

  25. Pass27,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    315639681064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VGT

Does LD08 VGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VGT is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VGT?
The MOT on LD08 VGT is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VGT done?
LD08 VGT was recorded at 112,986 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 5,780 miles a year.
Has LD08 VGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VGT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VGT 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 LD08 VGT find?
LD08 VGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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