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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 VHWMOT history

LD08 VHW is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

LD08 VHW white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,288 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VHW was last recorded at 87,288 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,060 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
3,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,288 miles
  • 2023 – 87,060 miles
  • 2022 – 86,970 miles
  • 2021 – 86,783 miles
  • 2020 – 85,742 miles
  • 2019 – 83,057 miles
  • 2017 – 72,929 miles
  • 2016 – 68,692 miles
  • 2015 – 64,980 miles
  • 2014 – 59,456 miles
  • 2013 – 51,480 miles
  • 2012 – 40,800 miles
  • 2011 – 31,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,288 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear non runflat tyre fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,288 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    173781738102
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass87,060 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    611371948268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,970 miles (+187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    189707715094
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heatshield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,783 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    742630351267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear non runflat tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust misaligned

  5. Fail86,779 miles (+1,037)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    957405795427
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear non runflat tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust misaligned
    • AdvisoryOil on lower mark

  6. Pass85,742 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    377073005206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass83,057 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    267676744638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,770 miles (+3,912)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    573395722401
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure.

  9. Pass78,858 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    939589261983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing out on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass72,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    223272252102
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn smooth on outer edge, very close to the cords *urgent*
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail72,929 miles (+4,237)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    694459486845
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn smooth on outer edge, very close to the cords *urgent*
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass68,692 miles (+3,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    658197402259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door not opening from inside

  13. Pass64,980 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    439407207776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,456 miles (+7,976)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    346974874228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers splitting
    • NoteO/S/F tyre at 3mm And 2.5mm on inner edge

  15. Pass51,480 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    375605273400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,230 miles (+8,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    448889323120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEml warning lamp on

  17. Pass40,800 miles (+9,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    516733602135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    218266611106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LD08 VHW

Does LD08 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VHW expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VHW?
The MOT on LD08 VHW expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VHW done?
LD08 VHW was recorded at 87,288 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 3,937 miles a year.
Has LD08 VHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VHW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 VHW 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 VHW find?
LD08 VHW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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