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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 VBXMOT history

LG13 VBX is a black diesel MINI first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LG13 VBX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,902 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 VBX was last recorded at 179,902 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 12,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,909 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,993 miles
Average per year
13,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,902 miles
  • 2025 – 166,909 miles
  • 2024 – 156,067 miles
  • 2023 – 143,027 miles
  • 2022 – 132,734 miles
  • 2021 – 115,545 miles
  • 2020 – 106,395 miles
  • 2019 – 89,508 miles
  • 2018 – 75,162 miles
  • 2017 – 57,538 miles
  • 2016 – 47,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,902 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,902 miles
    Test number
    108214374967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,902 miles (+12,993)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,902 miles
    Test number
    562290603681
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass166,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,909 miles
    Test number
    819236688584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail166,909 miles (+10,842)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,909 miles
    Test number
    881186814717
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass156,067 miles (+13,040)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    444960555868
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass143,027 miles (+10,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,027 miles
    Test number
    258664043987
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass132,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,734 miles
    Test number
    120985794355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail132,734 miles (+17,189)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,734 miles
    Test number
    469224547311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass115,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,545 miles
    Test number
    828315070127
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing off on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail115,545 miles (+9,150)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,545 miles
    Test number
    277407964530
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing off on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass106,395 miles (+16,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    282282518039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to detect
  12. Pass89,508 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    246321347237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,162 miles (+17,624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    683166794949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,538 miles (+9,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    203377833587
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass47,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    668533569645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 VBX

Does LG13 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VBX is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VBX?
The MOT on LG13 VBX is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VBX done?
LG13 VBX was recorded at 179,902 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 13,135 miles a year.
Has LG13 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VBX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 VBX 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 LG13 VBX find?
LG13 VBX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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