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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LD57 VCFMOT history

LD57 VCF is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 20,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LD57 VCF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
20,483 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VCF was last recorded at 20,483 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2011: 9,575 miles, lower than 10,350 miles on 27 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
20,473 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,483 miles
  • 2025 – 18,967 miles
  • 2024 – 18,582 miles
  • 2023 – 17,769 miles
  • 2022 – 17,441 miles
  • 2021 – 16,733 miles
  • 2020 – 16,145 miles
  • 2019 – 15,104 miles
  • 2017 – 14,928 miles
  • 2016 – 14,381 miles
  • 2015 – 14,035 miles
  • 2014 – 11,684 miles
  • 2013 – 10,416 miles
  • 2012 – 9,961 miles
  • 2011 – 9,575 miles
  • 2010 – 10,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,483 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear rear seat belts slow to return

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,483 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    20,483 miles
    Test number
    708345973158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail20,473 miles (+1,506)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    313088149933
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass18,967 miles (+385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    905196122434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component where rubber pipe joins reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear box heavily corroded

  4. Pass18,582 miles (+813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    986159751582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass17,769 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    17,769 miles
    Test number
    452749581973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail17,767 miles (+326)3 dangerous4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,767 miles
    Test number
    641029787392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass17,441 miles (+708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    477678316739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass16,733 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    682380206285
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass16,145 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    514280560845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    15,104 miles
    Test number
    241430352721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,104 miles (+176)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,104 miles
    Test number
    415311586725
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass14,928 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,928 miles
    Test number
    217055893402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,381 miles
    Test number
    676125727427
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts slow to return

  14. Fail14,381 miles (+346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,381 miles
    Test number
    809290466578
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts slow to return

  15. Pass14,035 miles (+2,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    14,035 miles
    Test number
    847793625214
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass11,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,684 miles
    Test number
    915740824260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,684 miles (+1,268)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,684 miles
    Test number
    136019114273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre treads slightly perished/cracked

  18. Pass10,416 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,416 miles
    Test number
    568122263292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,961 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,961 miles
    Test number
    549289462289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,575 miles
    Test number
    808214761294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail9,575 miles (-775)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,575 miles
    Test number
    859144061206
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass10,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    953730970252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VCF

Does LD57 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VCF?
The MOT on LD57 VCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VCF done?
LD57 VCF was recorded at 20,483 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 657 miles a year.
Has LD57 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VCF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VCF find?
LD57 VCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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