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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 VBVMOT history

LR08 VBV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LR08 VBV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,820 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VBV was last recorded at 66,820 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 3,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,518 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,302 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,820 miles
  • 2025 – 63,518 miles
  • 2024 – 59,457 miles
  • 2023 – 55,895 miles
  • 2022 – 52,527 miles
  • 2021 – 51,639 miles
  • 2020 – 48,791 miles
  • 2019 – 44,102 miles
  • 2018 – 41,003 miles
  • 2017 – 37,917 miles
  • 2016 – 33,617 miles
  • 2015 – 28,768 miles
  • 2014 – 24,300 miles
  • 2013 – 22,652 miles
  • 2012 – 19,197 miles
  • 2011 – 16,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,820 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    291798976592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,518 miles (+4,061)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    210838257136
    • MinorNearside 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 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear BOOT LID DOESN'T OPEN

  3. Pass59,457 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    583037641764
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,453 miles (+3,558)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    772956556666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60r15 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,895 miles (+3,368)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    215409739301
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose BUT SECURED BY TAPE (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING, 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass52,527 miles (+888)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    681525887871
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass51,639 miles (+2,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    546207522166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass48,791 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,791 miles
    Test number
    678395481645
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Fail48,791 miles (+4,689)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,791 miles
    Test number
    130656267989
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass44,102 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,102 miles
    Test number
    482684521783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,003 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    518626161644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,917 miles (+4,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    189584360530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner & outer side walls
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass33,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    454824355215
    • AdvisoryTemporary petrol cap fitted

  14. Fail33,617 miles (+4,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    891708067686
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTemporary petrol cap fitted

  15. Pass28,768 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    516686835158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,300 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,300 miles
    Test number
    288755634479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,652 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    997502183134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,197 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,197 miles
    Test number
    285681682176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,737 miles
    Test number
    966815261169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VBV

Does LR08 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VBV is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VBV?
The MOT on LR08 VBV is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VBV done?
LR08 VBV was recorded at 66,820 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has LR08 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VBV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VBV 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 VBV find?
LR08 VBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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