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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 VCDMOT history

LG13 VCD is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
79,185 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 VCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 VCD was last recorded at 79,185 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,371 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,185 miles
  • 2025 – 77,371 miles
  • 2024 – 73,986 miles
  • 2023 – 70,333 miles
  • 2022 – 66,632 miles
  • 2021 – 64,234 miles
  • 2020 – 61,431 miles
  • 2019 – 51,933 miles
  • 2018 – 42,875 miles
  • 2017 – 33,109 miles
  • 2016 – 21,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,185 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1.5mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,185 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    490155767343
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1.5mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail79,185 miles (+1,814)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    836022376289
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1.5mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,371 miles (+3,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    147641759464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass73,986 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    522215682447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass70,333 miles (+3,701)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    452008731255
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    903226018900
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail66,631 miles (+2,397)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    747843632789
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,234 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    418650320191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,431 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    657534400392
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  10. Pass60,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    471282363420
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  11. Fail60,949 miles (+9,016)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    864804709466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  12. Pass51,933 miles (+9,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    279475956718
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  13. Pass42,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    834289312323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm

  14. Fail42,875 miles (+9,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    178433415909
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm

  15. Pass33,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    970204130552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail33,108 miles (+11,738)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,108 miles
    Test number
    608507395986
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass21,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,370 miles
    Test number
    274114494543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 VCD

Does LG13 VCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VCD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VCD?
The MOT on LG13 VCD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VCD done?
LG13 VCD was recorded at 79,185 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LG13 VCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VCD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 VCD 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 VCD find?
LG13 VCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1.5mm; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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