
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass93,638 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,638 miles
- Test number
- 928726208457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass83,447 miles (+5,615)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,447 miles
- Test number
- 815858079793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,832 miles
- Test number
- 216100540645
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass56,792 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,792 miles
- Test number
- 908365686409
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass46,994 miles (+6,743)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,994 miles
- Test number
- 898314175109
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass34,386 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,386 miles
- Test number
- 575068263141
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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