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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VLGMOT history

LL04 VLG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

LL04 VLG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2025
Mileage
87,603 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 VLG was last recorded at 87,603 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,782 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,603 miles
  • 2024 – 84,782 miles
  • 2023 – 81,548 miles
  • 2022 – 76,587 miles
  • 2021 – 73,353 miles
  • 2020 – 69,206 miles
  • 2017 – 66,704 miles
  • 2016 – 65,193 miles
  • 2015 – 64,120 miles
  • 2014 – 61,281 miles
  • 2013 – 57,552 miles
  • 2012 – 52,539 miles
  • 2011 – 47,580 miles
  • 2010 – 39,300 miles
  • 2009 – 27,261 miles
  • 2008 – 21,371 miles
  • 2007 – 18,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,603 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,603 miles (+2,821)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    833701038957
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,782 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    592740616851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail84,782 miles (+3,234)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    420064192611
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    114693299071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • 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))

  5. Fail81,548 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    454106954491
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • 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))

  6. Pass76,587 miles (+3,234)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,587 miles
    Test number
    711550145975
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,353 miles (+4,147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    308537659709
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass69,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    131045221355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorating

  9. Fail69,206 miles (+2,502)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    961263141933
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorating

  10. Pass66,704 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    463085344533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre- wearing edges- perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail66,650 miles (+1,457)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,650 miles
    Test number
    961391232398
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre- wearing edges- perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass65,193 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    647388100225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass64,120 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    316275970723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail64,037 miles (+2,756)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    568020269138
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass61,281 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,281 miles
    Test number
    715828514384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,552 miles (+5,013)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,552 miles
    Test number
    708022723375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber broken, system adequately supported

  17. Pass52,539 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    317092512330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded away

  18. Fail52,539 miles (+4,959)2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    747322012329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded away

  19. Pass47,580 miles (+8,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    878871711381
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass39,300 miles (+12,039)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,300 miles
    Test number
    254680710328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,261 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,261 miles
    Test number
    301070619311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,371 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,371 miles
    Test number
    793193478210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    501371177282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VLG

Does LL04 VLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VLG expired on 6 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VLG?
The MOT on LL04 VLG expired on 6 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VLG done?
LL04 VLG was recorded at 87,603 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has LL04 VLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VLG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 VLG 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 LL04 VLG find?
LL04 VLG failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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