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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 VLDMOT history

LF52 VLD is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LF52 VLD red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,600 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VLD was last recorded at 120,600 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,600 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,600 miles
  • 2024 – 118,680 miles
  • 2023 – 116,748 miles
  • 2022 – 116,704 miles
  • 2021 – 111,032 miles
  • 2020 – 106,598 miles
  • 2019 – 99,142 miles
  • 2018 – 94,100 miles
  • 2016 – 81,116 miles
  • 2015 – 75,157 miles
  • 2014 – 65,445 miles
  • 2013 – 56,232 miles
  • 2012 – 44,699 miles
  • 2011 – 34,703 miles
  • 2010 – 22,159 miles
  • 2009 – 11,283 miles
  • 2008 – 10,872 miles
  • 2007 – 10,416 miles
  • 2006 – 9,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,600 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central /rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear hand brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Plastic outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,600 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    407727851540
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central /rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  2. Fail120,600 miles (+1,920)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    792302998184
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central /rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Pass118,680 miles (+1,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    896624319024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (Soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,748 miles (+44)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,748 miles
    Test number
    722067280114
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,704 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    378958630519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  6. Fail116,699 miles (+5,667)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    503369354246
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  7. Pass111,032 miles (+4,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    799467599524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,598 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    385705717269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,142 miles (+5,042)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    680252593310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,100 miles (+25)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    368266299782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked

  11. Fail94,075 miles (+12,959)2 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    586138639171
    • DangerousSteering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides leaking, unable to see if split (2.2.D.2d)
    • DangerousCoolant below minimum
    • FailureBrake performance not tested not safe in rollers (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, covered in grease (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low, worn unevenly across the axle (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perish splitting 4mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels pointing in different directions scrubbing tyres badly

  12. Pass81,116 miles (+5,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    258259042498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres misshaped wearing inner edge

  13. Pass75,157 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    555473915134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBack box outer correing
    • NoteSteering squicking wen lock to lock advise unabel to see due to steering colom coved

  14. Fail75,157 miles (+9,712)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    767343315119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBack box outer correing
    • NoteSteering squicking wen lock to lock advise unabel to see due to steering colom coved

  15. Fail65,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    286175614103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass65,445 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    698025714130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    325329193047
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail56,232 miles (+11,533)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    378169093075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass44,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,699 miles
    Test number
    409392512133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,699 miles (+9,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,699 miles
    Test number
    115382612193
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass34,703 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,703 miles
    Test number
    856743981070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,159 miles (+10,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,159 miles
    Test number
    532945780054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,283 miles
    Test number
    783623519198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,283 miles (+411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,283 miles
    Test number
    163713519181
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass10,872 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,872 miles
    Test number
    461572018158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,416 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,416 miles
    Test number
    293720717176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,254 miles
    Test number
    641669906142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VLD

Does LF52 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VLD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VLD?
The MOT on LF52 VLD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VLD done?
LF52 VLD was recorded at 120,600 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has LF52 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VLD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 VLD 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 VLD find?
LF52 VLD passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central /rear; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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