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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 VEFMOT history

LL08 VEF is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LL08 VEF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,374 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VEF was last recorded at 123,374 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,648 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
726 miles
Average per year
6,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,374 miles
  • 2025 – 122,648 miles
  • 2024 – 121,603 miles
  • 2023 – 120,365 miles
  • 2022 – 118,880 miles
  • 2021 – 116,566 miles
  • 2020 – 113,692 miles
  • 2019 – 108,765 miles
  • 2018 – 101,511 miles
  • 2017 – 92,609 miles
  • 2016 – 92,458 miles
  • 2015 – 83,157 miles
  • 2014 – 74,150 miles
  • 2013 – 73,671 miles
  • 2012 – 43,396 miles
  • 2011 – 24,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,374 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    335112589203
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,648 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    248118100634
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass121,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    786917824497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,603 miles (+1,238)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,603 miles
    Test number
    853416206429
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,365 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,365 miles
    Test number
    850706490089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,358 miles (+1,478)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,358 miles
    Test number
    248736107860
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,880 miles (+2,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,880 miles
    Test number
    999046131435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake had very little action.
    • AdvisoryPower steering leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle over heating

  8. Pass116,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    871953954937
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting long

  9. Fail116,566 miles (+2,874)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    505428436614
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting long

  10. Pass113,692 miles (+4,927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,692 miles
    Test number
    840750767246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and has deep cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  11. Pass108,765 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,765 miles
    Test number
    869263436652
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail108,754 miles (+7,243)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,754 miles
    Test number
    543826180126
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass101,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    762525572463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,511 miles (+8,902)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    403403724513
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,609 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    285863178097
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on

  16. Pass92,458 miles (+9,301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    406970899334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,157 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    309178835161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,150 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    919574534126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,671 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    159040673232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail71,687 miles (+28,291)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    119878693145
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall

  21. Pass43,396 miles (+18,651)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    405007382175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,745 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,745 miles
    Test number
    557128281120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

  23. Pass24,745 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,745 miles
    Test number
    596408381178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Questions about LL08 VEF

Does LL08 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VEF is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VEF?
The MOT on LL08 VEF is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VEF done?
LL08 VEF was recorded at 123,374 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,609 miles a year.
Has LL08 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VEF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 VEF 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 LL08 VEF find?
LL08 VEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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