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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 VWUMOT history

LL08 VWU is a white petrol MINI first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LL08 VWU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,596 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VWU was last recorded at 119,596 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,102 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
6,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,596 miles
  • 2024 – 112,178 miles
  • 2023 – 104,451 miles
  • 2022 – 93,638 miles
  • 2021 – 89,685 miles
  • 2020 – 83,447 miles
  • 2019 – 77,832 miles
  • 2018 – 66,449 miles
  • 2017 – 56,792 miles
  • 2016 – 53,997 miles
  • 2015 – 46,994 miles
  • 2014 – 40,251 miles
  • 2013 – 34,386 miles
  • 2012 – 31,417 miles
  • 2011 – 25,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,596 miles
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,596 miles (+494)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    101380380361
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail119,102 miles (+6,924)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,102 miles
    Test number
    770471159335
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper/radiator and radiator support mounts damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass112,178 miles (+28)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    148402447574
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut mark (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side discs (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens sightly damaged which has no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake Grabbing on both side (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked due to luggage
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Around(x4) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull beam switch slightly deteriorated/loose
  4. Fail112,150 miles (+7,699)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    546916200634
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain beam operates when indicating right
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limits (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass104,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    568960473150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail104,451 miles (+10,813)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    676176694013
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner sidewall
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass93,638 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    928726208457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,635 miles (+3,950)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    438583237137
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,685 miles (+6,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    599829803720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass83,447 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    815858079793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    216100540645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,832 miles (+11,383)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    927125335265
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass66,449 miles (+9,657)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    722131263155
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner pad worn more than the other rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass56,792 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    908365686409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,997 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,997 miles
    Test number
    924235129887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass46,994 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    898314175109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,251 miles (+5,865)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    487671874198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass34,386 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    575068263141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,417 miles (+6,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    267349342158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer oiuter skin rusted through
  20. Pass25,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    316252371143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VWU

Does LL08 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VWU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VWU?
The MOT on LL08 VWU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VWU done?
LL08 VWU was recorded at 119,596 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,577 miles a year.
Has LL08 VWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VWU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 VWU 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 VWU find?
LL08 VWU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 8 more.

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