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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 VHXMOT history

LD08 VHX is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LD08 VHX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
64,889 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 VHX was last recorded at 64,889 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,941 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,948 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,889 miles
  • 2025 – 54,941 miles
  • 2024 – 48,331 miles
  • 2023 – 46,951 miles
  • 2022 – 44,933 miles
  • 2021 – 42,797 miles
  • 2020 – 41,174 miles
  • 2019 – 37,061 miles
  • 2018 – 28,863 miles
  • 2017 – 21,385 miles
  • 2016 – 20,078 miles
  • 2015 – 18,572 miles
  • 2014 – 17,062 miles
  • 2013 – 14,624 miles
  • 2012 – 11,013 miles
  • 2011 – 9,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,889 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail64,889 miles (+9,948)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    381887895212
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,941 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    285086999608
    • 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))

  3. Fail54,936 miles (+6,605)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    467972217214
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass48,331 miles (+1,380)3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    923214654163
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes becoming weak and corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bottom steering column U J joint showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system becoming weak and corroded in parts

  5. Pass46,951 miles (+2,018)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    126423698670
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass44,933 miles (+2,136)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    468580135626
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing light not working

  7. Pass42,797 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    761324302006
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,797 miles (+34)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    103482927392
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,763 miles (+1,589)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,763 miles
    Test number
    350474501407
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,174 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    110528079838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,161 miles (+4,100)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    725259562120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,061 miles (+8,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    334140133860
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass28,863 miles (+7,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,863 miles
    Test number
    272253084166
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides unable to see fully (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant topped up on arrival

  14. Pass21,385 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    615986413603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,078 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,078 miles
    Test number
    984816534309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,572 miles
    Test number
    148380885007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,569 miles (+1,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,569 miles
    Test number
    606210685048
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass17,062 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,062 miles
    Test number
    707704574038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,624 miles (+3,611)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,624 miles
    Test number
    595477663006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil level very low

  20. Pass11,013 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,013 miles
    Test number
    257889272028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,295 miles
    Test number
    826327371063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VHX

Does LD08 VHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VHX expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VHX?
The MOT on LD08 VHX expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VHX done?
LD08 VHX was recorded at 64,889 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has LD08 VHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VHX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VHX 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 VHX find?
LD08 VHX failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner edge; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting, and 10 more.

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