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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 VHUMOT history

LF52 VHU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LF52 VHU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,870 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHU was last recorded at 70,870 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,038 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,832 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,870 miles
  • 2025 – 65,038 miles
  • 2024 – 59,868 miles
  • 2023 – 54,125 miles
  • 2022 – 49,180 miles
  • 2021 – 44,527 miles
  • 2020 – 40,045 miles
  • 2019 – 37,133 miles
  • 2018 – 35,064 miles
  • 2017 – 33,140 miles
  • 2016 – 31,535 miles
  • 2015 – 29,292 miles
  • 2014 – 27,649 miles
  • 2013 – 25,818 miles
  • 2012 – 24,112 miles
  • 2011 – 22,214 miles
  • 2010 – 20,344 miles
  • 2009 – 18,501 miles
  • 2008 – 16,636 miles
  • 2007 – 14,660 miles
  • 2006 – 12,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,870 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    314983590538
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail70,869 miles (+5,831)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    851615522892
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,038 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    956067688560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    992491571290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,866 miles (+5,741)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,866 miles
    Test number
    923522600195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    775816688406
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail54,124 miles (+4,944)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    180964645407
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass49,180 miles (+4,653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    376699054258
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass44,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    374904397109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,527 miles (+4,482)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    209418704698
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass40,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    731387077139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail40,038 miles (+2,905)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    621084267220
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass37,133 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    857946698097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    771869041522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,058 miles (+1,918)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    575742860332
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass33,140 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    468896550159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,134 miles (+1,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    619647405439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,535 miles
    Test number
    970129892348
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage leaking ? (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer caseing corroded
    • AdvisoryCar wet

  19. Fail31,528 miles (+2,236)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    445025112413
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage leaking ? (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer caseing corroded
    • AdvisoryCar wet

  20. Pass29,292 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    626713173732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,649 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    847894344287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass27,649 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    906624144279
    • 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)

  23. Pass25,818 miles (+1,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    405679343218
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Box perishing

  24. Pass24,112 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,112 miles
    Test number
    926410852203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,214 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,214 miles
    Test number
    106745341265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,344 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,344 miles
    Test number
    751232850263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,501 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    352914859273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,636 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,636 miles
    Test number
    470314258279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass16,636 miles (+1,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,636 miles
    Test number
    583164258228
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass14,660 miles (+2,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,660 miles
    Test number
    403316257243
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outside edges

  31. Pass12,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,558 miles
    Test number
    433567356219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VHU

Does LF52 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VHU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHU?
The MOT on LF52 VHU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VHU done?
LF52 VHU was recorded at 70,870 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHU 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 LF52 VHU find?
LF52 VHU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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