MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 VSGMOT history
LR08 VSG is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 94,115 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VSG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VSG was last recorded at 94,115 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,449 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 666 miles
- Average per year
- 4,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,115 miles
- 2025 – 93,449 miles
- 2024 – 89,169 miles
- 2023 – 82,593 miles
- 2022 – 77,891 miles
- 2021 – 74,381 miles
- 2020 – 70,361 miles
- 2019 – 64,788 miles
- 2018 – 59,185 miles
- 2017 – 53,861 miles
- 2016 – 50,205 miles
- 2015 – 46,409 miles
- 2014 – 41,320 miles
- 2013 – 32,824 miles
- 2012 – 26,080 miles
- 2011 – 18,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,115 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySlight fluid leak engine area
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,115 miles (+666)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 94,115 miles
- Test number
- 615396358620
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight fluid leak engine area
Pass93,449 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 93,449 miles
- Test number
- 314797205088
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on pads looks okay
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch trim loose clips broken
Fail93,449 miles (+4,280)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,449 miles
- Test number
- 726458899639
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on pads looks okay
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch trim loose clips broken
Pass89,169 miles (+75)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 89,169 miles
- Test number
- 327953724011
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,094 miles (+6,501)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,094 miles
- Test number
- 524193398882
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,593 miles (+4,702)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,593 miles
- Test number
- 385505979544
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,891 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 77,891 miles
- Test number
- 851011447434
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,890 miles (+3,509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,890 miles
- Test number
- 715277263914
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,381 miles (+4,020)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 74,381 miles
- Test number
- 538738777999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,361 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,361 miles
- Test number
- 372440747899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,788 miles (+90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,788 miles
- Test number
- 817591195332
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,698 miles (+5,513)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,698 miles
- Test number
- 518075754392
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,185 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,185 miles
- Test number
- 500551998574
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Pass53,861 miles (+3,656)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,861 miles
- Test number
- 479959879924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,205 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,205 miles
- Test number
- 127202246219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,205 miles (+3,796)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,205 miles
- Test number
- 655638490411
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 46,409 miles
- Test number
- 808110795144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,400 miles (+5,080)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 325240395153
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Pass41,320 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 41,320 miles
- Test number
- 229562684198
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,315 miles (+8,491)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,315 miles
- Test number
- 149481684124
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,824 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 32,824 miles
- Test number
- 339067333094
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail32,824 miles (+6,744)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,824 miles
- Test number
- 548307533026
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,080 miles (+7,276)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 26,080 miles
- Test number
- 999675122015
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass18,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 18,804 miles
- Test number
- 997979331069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 VSG
- Does LR08 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VSG is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VSG?
- The MOT on LR08 VSG is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 VSG done?
- LR08 VSG was recorded at 94,115 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VSG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VSG 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 VSG find?
- LR08 VSG passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; slight fluid leak engine area.
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