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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VAYMOT history

LR55 VAY is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LR55 VAY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
94,858 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VAY was last recorded at 94,858 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,800 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
4,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,858 miles
  • 2023 – 85,654 miles
  • 2022 – 77,648 miles
  • 2021 – 70,383 miles
  • 2020 – 64,791 miles
  • 2019 – 54,379 miles
  • 2018 – 48,835 miles
  • 2016 – 46,366 miles
  • 2015 – 44,019 miles
  • 2014 – 41,483 miles
  • 2013 – 38,541 miles
  • 2012 – 35,485 miles
  • 2011 – 32,317 miles
  • 2010 – 27,511 miles
  • 2008 – 19,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,858 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front brake pipes coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,858 miles (+58)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,858 miles
    Test number
    640121678508
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,800 miles (+9,146)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    303616216086
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,654 miles (+8,006)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    364064180482
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,648 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,648 miles
    Test number
    787200066659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    275412385751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail70,383 miles (+5,592)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    682672528116
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,791 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    188600070970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    593751700304
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail54,379 miles (+5,544)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    801614852469
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass48,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    482435127291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail48,835 miles (+2,469)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    947844798109
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves split

  12. Pass46,366 miles (+2,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    685111934468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass44,019 miles (+2,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    337866365030
    • NoteE.M.L on

  14. Pass41,483 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    239983974013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,541 miles (+3,056)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    159843373049
    • NoteEM light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres badly cracking

  16. Pass35,485 miles (+3,168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    847686972090
    • NoteEM light on
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  17. Pass32,317 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    146436871420
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  18. Fail32,317 miles (+4,806)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    907836271052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Pass27,511 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    294927370029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,503 miles (+7,745)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    734466870027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise tracking

  21. Fail19,758 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,758 miles
    Test number
    453230478268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass19,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,758 miles
    Test number
    784570078222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VAY

Does LR55 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VAY expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VAY?
The MOT on LR55 VAY expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VAY done?
LR55 VAY was recorded at 94,858 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
Has LR55 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VAY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VAY 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 VAY find?
LR55 VAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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