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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 VHKMOT history

LD08 VHK is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LD08 VHK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,423 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VHK was last recorded at 120,423 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,410 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,423 miles
  • 2025 – 111,063 miles
  • 2024 – 94,007 miles
  • 2023 – 83,036 miles
  • 2021 – 81,957 miles
  • 2020 – 74,648 miles
  • 2019 – 69,316 miles
  • 2018 – 66,063 miles
  • 2017 – 62,881 miles
  • 2016 – 59,451 miles
  • 2015 – 56,387 miles
  • 2014 – 45,928 miles
  • 2013 – 36,179 miles
  • 2012 – 32,411 miles
  • 2011 – 28,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,423 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to openRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,423 miles (+13)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,423 miles
    Test number
    406592325114
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail120,410 miles (+9,347)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    594138368412
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass111,063 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    952016811197
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
  4. Fail111,063 miles (+17,056)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    501522609619
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
  5. Pass94,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    435799870024
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail94,007 miles (+10,971)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    336651169688
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass83,036 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    901975775882
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
  8. Fail83,036 miles (+1,079)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    841609755171
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
  9. Pass81,957 miles (+7,309)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    440776075433
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  10. Pass74,648 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    347388464353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass72,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    859165939319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail72,582 miles (+3,266)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    767877527123
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass69,316 miles (+3,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    933313614186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass66,063 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    705610656938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,881 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    454432050814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,451 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,451 miles
    Test number
    761559364075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,387 miles (+10,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    698246565049
    • NoteBoth wipers juddering slightly
  18. Pass45,928 miles (+9,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,928 miles
    Test number
    807707484018
    • NoteOffside wiper judder
  19. Pass36,179 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    666550583053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,411 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    836984982056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Fail32,411 miles (+3,590)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    167604382050
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  22. Fail28,821 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    248165471020
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted
  23. Pass28,821 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    665785571026
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

Questions about LD08 VHK

Does LD08 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VHK is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VHK?
The MOT on LD08 VHK is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VHK done?
LD08 VHK was recorded at 120,423 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
Has LD08 VHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VHK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VHK 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 VHK find?
LD08 VHK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; bonnet difficult to open, and 6 more.

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