MINI logo

MINI

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VUGMOT history

LR55 VUG is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LR55 VUG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
120,088 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,267 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR55 VUG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUG was last recorded at 120,088 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,080 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,088 miles
  • 2023 – 116,386 miles
  • 2022 – 116,286 miles
  • 2021 – 112,898 miles
  • 2020 – 110,318 miles
  • 2019 – 107,456 miles
  • 2018 – 105,215 miles
  • 2017 – 103,076 miles
  • 2015 – 100,240 miles
  • 2014 – 96,182 miles
  • 2013 – 91,874 miles
  • 2012 – 79,645 miles
  • 2011 – 63,688 miles
  • 2010 – 51,413 miles
  • 2008 – 27,265 miles
  • 2007 – 13,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,088 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,088 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,088 miles
    Test number
    663255492435
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Fail120,080 miles (+3,694)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    325213951254
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass116,386 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,386 miles
    Test number
    995789760338
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,364 miles (+78)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    159070242282
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail116,286 miles (+3,388)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,286 miles
    Test number
    452937044677
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt heavily perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage pump/hose joints (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,898 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,898 miles
    Test number
    340735420101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,318 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    941042432427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    721803057315
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail107,456 miles (+2,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    530053699554
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass105,215 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    598988389485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,155 miles (+2,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,155 miles
    Test number
    954186388682
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,076 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    231853155779
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass100,240 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    995076341770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriated

  14. Fail100,240 miles (+4,058)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    940941308457
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to steering pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriated

  15. Pass96,182 miles (+4,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    987682354316
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SECTION OUTTER SKIN CORRODING WITH AGE
    • NoteSUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

  16. Pass91,874 miles (+12,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    936392953384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED.

  17. Pass79,645 miles (+168)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    507083652370
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light stays on dash

  18. Fail79,477 miles (+15,789)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,477 miles
    Test number
    728890852397
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light stays on dash

  19. Pass63,688 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    467187131493
    • NoteDeep split in offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

  20. Fail63,688 miles (+12,275)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    916217131317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteDeep split in offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

  21. Pass51,413 miles (+10,791)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    162101740381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • NotePlastic inner sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

  22. Pass40,622 miles (+13,357)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    621715400004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • NotePlastic inner sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteRigid plastic boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

  23. Pass27,265 miles (+13,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    421404668319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass13,815 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,815 miles
    Test number
    910118908018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,794 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,794 miles
    Test number
    740254237347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  26. Pass13,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,794 miles
    Test number
    882014437375
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 VUG

Does LR55 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VUG expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUG?
The MOT on LR55 VUG expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VUG done?
LR55 VUG was recorded at 120,088 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 6,267 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUG 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 VUG find?
LR55 VUG passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished; offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable.

Related registrations

Browse all LR55V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.