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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VPUMOT history

LR05 VPU is a red petrol MINI first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

LR05 VPU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
109,055 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VPU was last recorded at 109,055 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,907 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,148 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,055 miles
  • 2024 – 107,907 miles
  • 2023 – 106,592 miles
  • 2022 – 104,857 miles
  • 2021 – 103,305 miles
  • 2020 – 102,368 miles
  • 2019 – 94,903 miles
  • 2018 – 90,775 miles
  • 2016 – 84,913 miles
  • 2015 – 78,033 miles
  • 2014 – 70,590 miles
  • 2013 – 65,117 miles
  • 2012 – 51,044 miles
  • 2011 – 43,475 miles
  • 2010 – 35,591 miles
  • 2009 – 28,634 miles
  • 2008 – 18,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,055 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll under vehicle covered in corrosion.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,055 miles (+1,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    423230530192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle covered in corrosion.

  2. Pass107,907 miles (+1,315)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    651758860859
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern start to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam start to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,592 miles (+1,735)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    115402611885
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease through a cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,857 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    578564778359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail104,847 miles (+1,542)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    998376082556
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass103,305 miles (+937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    682935830606
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,368 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    461685031581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    305368480944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail94,903 miles (+4,128)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    451466264323
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass90,775 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    767131756267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    100780544843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail84,913 miles (+6,880)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    189560640632
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    454182527675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,033 miles (+7,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    939325976722
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass70,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    458303644304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,590 miles (+5,473)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    469663644352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass65,117 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    307093243324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,227 miles (+8,183)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    585497713153
    • NoteBoth front road wheels inner rims damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust blowing

  19. Pass51,044 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    836419122161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,043 miles (+7,568)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    996775222100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn HEAVILY out of shape on the inner edge ( centre 5-6mm on the edge within the centre 3/4 3mm )

  21. Pass43,475 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    299978001155
    • 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)

  22. Pass35,591 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    293440210412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,634 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    770779769131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,535 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,535 miles
    Test number
    500627278197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,532 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    341326078103
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LR05 VPU

Does LR05 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VPU expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VPU?
The MOT on LR05 VPU expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VPU done?
LR05 VPU was recorded at 109,055 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has LR05 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VPU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VPU 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 VPU find?
LR05 VPU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; all under vehicle covered in corrosion..

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