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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 VTLMOT history

LR08 VTL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

LR08 VTL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
54,847 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VTL was last recorded at 54,847 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 5,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,080 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,767 miles
Average per year
2,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,847 miles
  • 2024 – 49,080 miles
  • 2023 – 43,522 miles
  • 2022 – 35,404 miles
  • 2021 – 31,606 miles
  • 2020 – 25,077 miles
  • 2019 – 24,535 miles
  • 2018 – 24,000 miles
  • 2017 – 23,353 miles
  • 2016 – 22,506 miles
  • 2014 – 20,855 miles
  • 2013 – 18,567 miles
  • 2012 – 16,225 miles
  • 2011 – 14,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,847 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    322770489693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,080 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    219914460475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,522 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    767983140434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,917 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    394177948389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,404 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    751005452708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,606 miles (+6,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,606 miles
    Test number
    903053519351
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central 3/4 worn close to legal limit/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    187562029442
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  8. Fail25,077 miles (+542)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    228103327747
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly dsc (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  9. Pass24,535 miles (+535)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    338850087680
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area less than 10mm in size within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass24,000 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    450239578663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,353 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,353 miles
    Test number
    346676930761
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail23,353 miles (+847)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,353 miles
    Test number
    609339765899
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass22,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    719953390567
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail22,506 miles (+1,651)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    592204439727
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split ends
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass20,855 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,855 miles
    Test number
    159236684259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,567 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,567 miles
    Test number
    228394583293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,225 miles
    Test number
    909077162036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail16,225 miles (+2,002)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,225 miles
    Test number
    868227962057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail14,223 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,223 miles
    Test number
    149841271016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass14,223 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,223 miles
    Test number
    416911171074
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about LR08 VTL

Does LR08 VTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VTL expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VTL?
The MOT on LR08 VTL expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VTL done?
LR08 VTL was recorded at 54,847 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,788 miles a year.
Has LR08 VTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VTL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 VTL 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 VTL find?
LR08 VTL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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