MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR55 VAFMOT history
LR55 VAF is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 69,194 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VAF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VAF was last recorded at 69,194 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 9,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Oct 2017: 37,878 miles, lower than 91,057 miles on 6 Dec 2016.
- 19 Oct 2019: 42,391 miles, lower than 46,571 miles on 26 Oct 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 59,487 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,707 miles
- Average per year
- 3,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,194 miles
- 2025 – 59,487 miles
- 2024 – 55,983 miles
- 2023 – 49,180 miles
- 2022 – 48,256 miles
- 2020 – 47,403 miles
- 2019 – 42,391 miles
- 2018 – 46,571 miles
- 2017 – 37,878 miles
- 2016 – 91,057 miles
- 2015 – 31,657 miles
- 2014 – 30,133 miles
- 2013 – 28,504 miles
- 2012 – 27,026 miles
- 2011 – 25,351 miles
- 2010 – 24,095 miles
- 2009 – 21,502 miles
- 2008 – 14,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear number plate delaminating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,194 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 69,194 miles
- Test number
- 167236972218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail69,194 miles (+9,707)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,194 miles
- Test number
- 194664580762
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,487 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 59,487 miles
- Test number
- 182468956173
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,983 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 55,983 miles
- Test number
- 644759943566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail55,983 miles (+6,803)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,983 miles
- Test number
- 933084442821
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass49,180 miles (+924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 49,180 miles
- Test number
- 209944181095
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,256 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,256 miles
- Test number
- 603396528293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,403 miles (+5,012)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 47,403 miles
- Test number
- 727555188479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,391 miles (-4,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,391 miles
- Test number
- 440552901893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,571 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,571 miles
- Test number
- 103613117122
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
Fail40,623 miles (+2,745)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,623 miles
- Test number
- 831630054194
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate delaminating
Pass37,878 miles (-53,179)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 37,878 miles
- Test number
- 193775738057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort slightly reduced
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,057 miles (+57,468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 91,057 miles
- Test number
- 132927777487
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail33,589 miles (+1,932)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,589 miles
- Test number
- 461346181345
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pipe (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass31,657 miles (+1,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 31,657 miles
- Test number
- 290260356533
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass30,133 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 30,133 miles
- Test number
- 219244924368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteRear brakes slightly uneven application
Fail30,133 miles (+1,629)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,133 miles
- Test number
- 267604224300
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteRear brakes slightly uneven application
Pass28,504 miles (+1,478)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 28,504 miles
- Test number
- 858752833346
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear of exhaust deteriorated
Pass27,026 miles (+1,675)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 27,026 miles
- Test number
- 588162322317
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass25,351 miles (+1,256)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 25,351 miles
- Test number
- 875818401338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,095 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 24,095 miles
- Test number
- 190296990263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,502 miles (+6,593)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 21,502 miles
- Test number
- 474167299283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 14,909 miles
- Test number
- 630416218304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VAF
- Does LR55 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VAF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VAF?
- The MOT on LR55 VAF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 VAF done?
- LR55 VAF was recorded at 69,194 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VAF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 VAF find?
- LR55 VAF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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