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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VLPMOT history

LL04 VLP is a grey petrol MINI first used on 7 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LL04 VLP grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,214 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VLP was last recorded at 71,214 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,211 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,214 miles
  • 2024 – 70,545 miles
  • 2023 – 68,814 miles
  • 2022 – 67,811 miles
  • 2021 – 66,301 miles
  • 2020 – 65,129 miles
  • 2019 – 62,522 miles
  • 2018 – 59,192 miles
  • 2016 – 57,532 miles
  • 2015 – 54,688 miles
  • 2014 – 50,382 miles
  • 2013 – 45,559 miles
  • 2012 – 41,159 miles
  • 2011 – 36,439 miles
  • 2010 – 30,918 miles
  • 2009 – 25,187 miles
  • 2008 – 20,404 miles
  • 2007 – 14,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake TravelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Stone ChipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,214 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    411981954857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Stone Chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail71,211 miles (+666)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    220215248217
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Stone Chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,545 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    716350380113
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,470 miles (+1,656)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,470 miles
    Test number
    111745300578
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    225301257269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail68,814 miles (+1,003)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    320340055680
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass67,811 miles (+1,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    290527048809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass66,301 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,301 miles
    Test number
    121260417587
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage power stearing pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Fail66,299 miles (+1,170)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,299 miles
    Test number
    826911035809
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage power stearing pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. Pass65,129 miles (+2,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    505635315313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass62,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    924194189649
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rear of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
  12. Fail62,522 miles (+3,330)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    667176949960
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rear of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
  13. Pass59,192 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    646216031285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    630089960180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,532 miles (+2,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    765265097227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass54,688 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    256120295402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,382 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    665782604271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,559 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    379575013451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass41,159 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    408476292114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,439 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    356570511285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass30,918 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    383752410432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,187 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    121862599182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,404 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    391968518253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,798 miles
    Test number
    962279797123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VLP

Does LL04 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VLP is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VLP?
The MOT on LL04 VLP is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 VLP done?
LL04 VLP was recorded at 71,214 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
Has LL04 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VLP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 VLP 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 VLP find?
LL04 VLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; handbrake travel; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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