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Orange and Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 VBLMOT history

LR08 VBL is an orange and black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LR08 VBL orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,391 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VBL was last recorded at 101,391 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,100 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,291 miles
Average per year
5,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,391 miles
  • 2025 – 96,100 miles
  • 2023 – 92,835 miles
  • 2022 – 88,865 miles
  • 2021 – 82,320 miles
  • 2020 – 74,986 miles
  • 2018 – 73,638 miles
  • 2017 – 72,615 miles
  • 2016 – 71,916 miles
  • 2015 – 71,664 miles
  • 2014 – 55,260 miles
  • 2013 – 29,025 miles
  • 2012 – 23,626 miles
  • 2011 – 12,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,391 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    260132007865
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

  2. Fail101,391 miles (+5,291)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    657236113932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

  3. Pass96,100 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    960478751450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,835 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    260709951883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,752 miles (+595)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    135989632512
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,157 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous13 major4 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    442853979605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge 205/45r17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 20/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,865 miles (+6,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    465049971454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,320 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    193457720213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,986 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    535245658834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,638 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    131823535458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,615 miles (+699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    358210482669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass71,916 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    326300762405
    • AdvisoryBulb and tyre warning lamp on during test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,918 miles (+254)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    106849060617
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBulb and tyre warning lamp on during test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,664 miles (+16,404)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    977795925239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHead light washers dont work with hand control fitted.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass55,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    207420134283
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail55,260 miles (+26,235)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    177830834290
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass29,025 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    368858913432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass27,718 miles (+4,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    928927003187
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass23,626 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,626 miles
    Test number
    686018232118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,710 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,710 miles
    Test number
    706128331117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,661 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,661 miles
    Test number
    715507531169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR08 VBL

Does LR08 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VBL is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VBL?
The MOT on LR08 VBL is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VBL done?
LR08 VBL was recorded at 101,391 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,884 miles a year.
Has LR08 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VBL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VBL 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 LR08 VBL find?
LR08 VBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17; unable to check rear seat belts.

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