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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VLKMOT history

LR05 VLK is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2026.

LR05 VLK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
72,348 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VLK was last recorded at 72,348 miles on 17 May 2026, 3,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,915 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,433 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,348 miles
  • 2025 – 68,915 miles
  • 2024 – 58,392 miles
  • 2023 – 50,817 miles
  • 2022 – 49,813 miles
  • 2021 – 48,028 miles
  • 2020 – 46,206 miles
  • 2019 – 44,423 miles
  • 2018 – 42,130 miles
  • 2017 – 39,719 miles
  • 2016 – 35,432 miles
  • 2015 – 32,704 miles
  • 2014 – 29,952 miles
  • 2012 – 28,107 miles
  • 2011 – 22,317 miles
  • 2010 – 16,708 miles
  • 2009 – 11,570 miles
  • 2008 – 9,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,348 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back-box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,348 miles (+3,433)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    808380781984
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back-box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass68,915 miles (+10,523)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,915 miles
    Test number
    642601234013
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass58,392 miles (+7,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    248165396390
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass50,817 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    875603103108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,813 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,813 miles
    Test number
    165026359726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass48,028 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    576175201088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,206 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    598802180045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    856762892429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,423 miles (+2,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    378328649934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass42,130 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    779222075483
    • 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))

  11. Pass39,719 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    821088533527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,717 miles (+4,285)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    555915954772
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass35,432 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,432 miles
    Test number
    606288000972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,704 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,704 miles
    Test number
    319320145004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,952 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    407325734009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,107 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    625249782236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,317 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    915729761210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,708 miles
    Test number
    341669350203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,706 miles (+5,136)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,706 miles
    Test number
    374979850275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

  20. Pass11,570 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,570 miles
    Test number
    273214759484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,428 miles
    Test number
    884061268197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,428 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,428 miles
    Test number
    203171768441
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR05 VLK

Does LR05 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLK?
The MOT on LR05 VLK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VLK done?
LR05 VLK was recorded at 72,348 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2026, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLK 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 VLK find?
LR05 VLK passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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