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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LL09 VAOMOT history

LL09 VAO is a red diesel MINI first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LL09 VAO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,220 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 VAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 VAO was last recorded at 79,220 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,218 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,220 miles
  • 2024 – 60,155 miles
  • 2023 – 44,860 miles
  • 2022 – 39,414 miles
  • 2021 – 36,371 miles
  • 2020 – 33,387 miles
  • 2019 – 29,976 miles
  • 2018 – 26,673 miles
  • 2017 – 23,794 miles
  • 2016 – 21,125 miles
  • 2015 – 17,894 miles
  • 2014 – 14,667 miles
  • 2013 – 12,295 miles
  • 2012 – 9,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,220 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    852757173957
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,218 miles (+19,063)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    555841762191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,155 miles (+15,295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    358166701371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,860 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    659636565429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,832 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    507483205149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,414 miles (+3,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    775617383863
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass36,371 miles (+2,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    381348788772
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,387 miles (+3,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    134208090113
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass29,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    176534308351
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail29,976 miles (+3,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    684002123769
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass26,673 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,673 miles
    Test number
    909907755270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,794 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,794 miles
    Test number
    410533490049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass21,125 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,125 miles
    Test number
    673139363887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,894 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    505748675117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,667 miles
    Test number
    928144374187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,667 miles (+2,372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,667 miles
    Test number
    407909164158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Fail12,295 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    267077273445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is starting to wear uneven on the inside edge and has a deep cut in its tread.

  18. Pass12,295 miles (+2,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    937717273116
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is starting to wear uneven on the inside edge and has a deep cut in its tread.

  19. Pass9,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,700 miles
    Test number
    685068872158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,700 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,700 miles
    Test number
    726308872106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL09 VAO

Does LL09 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 VAO is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL09 VAO?
The MOT on LL09 VAO is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 VAO done?
LL09 VAO was recorded at 79,220 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has LL09 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 VAO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 VAO 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 LL09 VAO find?
LL09 VAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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