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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VLGMOT history

LR05 VLG is a purple petrol MINI first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LR05 VLG purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,935 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VLG was last recorded at 121,935 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,865 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
6,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,935 miles
  • 2025 – 118,709 miles
  • 2024 – 109,913 miles
  • 2023 – 100,125 miles
  • 2022 – 94,516 miles
  • 2021 – 89,328 miles
  • 2020 – 88,222 miles
  • 2019 – 86,871 miles
  • 2018 – 83,021 miles
  • 2017 – 78,515 miles
  • 2016 – 76,077 miles
  • 2015 – 76,068 miles
  • 2014 – 75,635 miles
  • 2013 – 72,235 miles
  • 2012 – 36,256 miles
  • 2011 – 33,581 miles
  • 2010 – 29,320 miles
  • 2009 – 22,082 miles
  • 2008 – 14,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,935 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,935 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,935 miles
    Test number
    127118110882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail121,865 miles (+3,156)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,865 miles
    Test number
    466032392094
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass118,709 miles (+27)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    186091573655
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail118,682 miles (+8,769)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    352516136930
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass109,913 miles (+588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    890082062582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail109,325 miles (+9,200)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    855658029783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,125 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    220826324223
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,942 miles (+5,426)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,942 miles
    Test number
    218536722145
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,516 miles (+5,188)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    601368729752
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass89,328 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,328 miles
    Test number
    617278459742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    545740893317
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail88,215 miles (+1,344)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    641434358949
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,871 miles (+3,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    106246267134
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass83,021 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    592550968971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    670517204013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail78,515 miles (+2,438)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    282619737922
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  17. Pass76,077 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    675021425846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,068 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    525712745064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,635 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    608437264013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    126142833493
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Fail72,235 miles (+35,979)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    838462933064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  22. Pass36,256 miles (+2,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    195143222061
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  23. Pass33,581 miles (+4,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    638220991000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass29,320 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    433149190044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,314 miles (+7,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,314 miles
    Test number
    963068490089
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass22,082 miles (+7,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,082 miles
    Test number
    290290809120
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass14,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,154 miles
    Test number
    641783108103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VLG

Does LR05 VLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLG is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLG?
The MOT on LR05 VLG is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VLG done?
LR05 VLG was recorded at 121,935 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLG 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 LR05 VLG find?
LR05 VLG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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