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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VAXMOT history

LR55 VAX is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LR55 VAX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,567 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VAX was last recorded at 140,567 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,949 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,618 miles
Average per year
5,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,567 miles
  • 2024 – 138,949 miles
  • 2023 – 138,157 miles
  • 2022 – 136,420 miles
  • 2021 – 135,488 miles
  • 2020 – 134,567 miles
  • 2019 – 133,687 miles
  • 2018 – 128,683 miles
  • 2017 – 125,380 miles
  • 2016 – 121,000 miles
  • 2015 – 118,751 miles
  • 2014 – 117,695 miles
  • 2013 – 112,814 miles
  • 2012 – 103,954 miles
  • 2011 – 85,731 miles
  • 2010 – 67,090 miles
  • 2009 – 51,893 miles
  • 2008 – 41,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,567 miles (+1,618)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    513168412344
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass138,949 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,949 miles
    Test number
    246263146556
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,157 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,157 miles
    Test number
    615215846738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,420 miles
    Test number
    974660540698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail136,420 miles (+932)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,420 miles
    Test number
    133029908656
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,488 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,488 miles
    Test number
    375234886211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,488 miles (+921)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,488 miles
    Test number
    780467845757
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    684003124583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,567 miles (+880)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    820366134179
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    174093445205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,687 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    180624945117
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass128,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    858581535523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail128,682 miles (+3,302)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,682 miles
    Test number
    609185075544
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass125,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    759672990345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail125,377 miles (+4,377)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    327544351129
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass121,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    681508344632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail121,000 miles (+2,249)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    612360425326
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass118,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    424114736725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail118,742 miles (+1,047)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    290019540059
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass117,695 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    899837304313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,814 miles (+8,860)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    129436793295
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCentre high level brake light not working
    • NoteEngine coolant level low

  22. Fail103,954 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    558474902336
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass103,954 miles (+18,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    795094302377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,731 miles (+18,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,731 miles
    Test number
    536451911331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,090 miles (+15,197)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,090 miles
    Test number
    301658480410
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  26. Pass51,893 miles (+10,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    303633699226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    281487298269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,167 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    452605198237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 VAX

Does LR55 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VAX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VAX?
The MOT on LR55 VAX is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VAX done?
LR55 VAX was recorded at 140,567 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,858 miles a year.
Has LR55 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VAX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VAX 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 LR55 VAX find?
LR55 VAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 8 more.

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