MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 VLWMOT history
LR05 VLW is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2024
- Mileage
- 108,208 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,999 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VLW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VLW was last recorded at 108,208 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,207 miles · 24 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,999 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 108,208 miles
- 2022 – 103,228 miles
- 2021 – 97,941 miles
- 2020 – 95,979 miles
- 2019 – 90,471 miles
- 2018 – 85,052 miles
- 2017 – 79,019 miles
- 2016 – 73,932 miles
- 2015 – 67,177 miles
- 2014 – 55,087 miles
- 2013 – 49,935 miles
- 2012 – 46,040 miles
- 2011 – 43,150 miles
- 2010 – 38,172 miles
- 2009 – 32,883 miles
- 2008 – 19,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,208 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both And O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPrevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension/Subframe AssembliesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Cap Seal Beginning To PerishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,208 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 108,208 miles
- Test number
- 870330064553
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both And O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPrevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension/Subframe Assemblies
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Cap Seal Beginning To Perish
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,207 miles (+4,979)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,207 miles
- Test number
- 487652076915
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level Sensor Disconnected (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both And O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPrevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension/Subframe Assemblies
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Cap Seal Beginning To Perish
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,228 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 103,228 miles
- Test number
- 202644876328
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryLower engine steady bar bolt loose
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,228 miles (+5,287)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,228 miles
- Test number
- 833035840716
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryLower engine steady bar bolt loose
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass97,941 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 97,941 miles
- Test number
- 841569231999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,940 miles (+1,961)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,940 miles
- Test number
- 161803893623
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,979 miles (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 95,979 miles
- Test number
- 740224448324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,471 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,471 miles
- Test number
- 373634311795
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,052 miles (+6,033)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,052 miles
- Test number
- 130855526155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,019 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,019 miles
- Test number
- 548765095278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,932 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,932 miles
- Test number
- 278325798757
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner edge and nail in tread (puncture) (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,177 miles (+12,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,177 miles
- Test number
- 809812265155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,087 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 55,087 miles
- Test number
- 249249374417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,852 miles (+4,917)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,852 miles
- Test number
- 257032074497
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass49,935 miles (+3,895)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,935 miles
- Test number
- 877062173128
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust tail box deteriorated
Pass46,040 miles (+2,890)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,040 miles
- Test number
- 758244172138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Pass43,150 miles (+4,978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 43,150 miles
- Test number
- 576256871144
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,172 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,172 miles
- Test number
- 220239470496
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread
- NoteO/s/f tyre has a puncture
Fail38,152 miles (+5,269)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 771867170110
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly deterioated
Pass32,883 miles (+13,395)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,883 miles
- Test number
- 104144159144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,488 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 19,488 miles
- Test number
- 331992498103
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Questions about LR05 VLW
- Does LR05 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VLW expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VLW?
- The MOT on LR05 VLW expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VLW done?
- LR05 VLW was recorded at 108,208 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 5,999 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VLW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VLW 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 VLW find?
- LR05 VLW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front side repeater slightly discoloured both and o/s/f; prevent further corrosion of front and rear suspension/subframe assemblies, and 2 more.
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