MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR55 VWVMOT history
LR55 VWV is a grey petrol MINI first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 100,704 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VWV was last recorded at 100,704 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Nov 2020: 76,514 miles, lower than 76,516 miles on 28 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,577 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,127 miles
- Average per year
- 4,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,704 miles
- 2024 – 94,577 miles
- 2023 – 85,199 miles
- 2022 – 82,011 miles
- 2021 – 79,484 miles
- 2020 – 76,514 miles
- 2019 – 73,026 miles
- 2018 – 68,632 miles
- 2017 – 64,482 miles
- 2016 – 61,311 miles
- 2015 – 58,671 miles
- 2014 – 54,616 miles
- 2013 – 50,263 miles
- 2012 – 46,240 miles
- 2011 – 40,764 miles
- 2010 – 35,549 miles
- 2009 – 29,882 miles
- 2008 – 24,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,704 miles
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,704 miles (+6,127)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 100,704 miles
- Test number
- 386288421051
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass94,577 miles (+298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,577 miles
- Test number
- 823673078729
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,279 miles (+9,080)12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,279 miles
- Test number
- 206002981813
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,199 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,199 miles
- Test number
- 161100262166
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
- AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Pass82,011 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,011 miles
- Test number
- 828506979422
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured front\rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass79,484 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,484 miles
- Test number
- 603970475052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,483 miles (+2,969)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 864653216283
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Pass76,514 miles (-2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,514 miles
- Test number
- 250522962805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,516 miles (+3,490)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,516 miles
- Test number
- 786179943668
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Arch trim loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,026 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,026 miles
- Test number
- 423980973445
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass68,632 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 68,632 miles
- Test number
- 805727262069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,789 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,789 miles
- Test number
- 777674865926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail66,789 miles (+2,307)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,789 miles
- Test number
- 201466970461
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,482 miles (+3,171)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 64,482 miles
- Test number
- 258559000990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 61,311 miles
- Test number
- 177429798006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,311 miles (+2,640)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,311 miles
- Test number
- 678145200032
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass58,671 miles (+4,055)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 58,671 miles
- Test number
- 356282366483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,616 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 54,616 miles
- Test number
- 169298804391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,263 miles (+4,023)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 50,263 miles
- Test number
- 349486603306
- NoteNoise from drive belt area
- NoteNsf tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOsf tyre wearing on both inner and outter edge
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass46,240 miles (+5,476)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 46,240 miles
- Test number
- 587719892206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteO/S/R Back Box is slightly deteriorated
Pass40,764 miles (+5,215)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 819721101374
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,549 miles (+5,667)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,549 miles
- Test number
- 354983810371
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront discs worn
Fail29,882 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,882 miles
- Test number
- 581771509393
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass29,882 miles (+5,663)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,882 miles
- Test number
- 952391009312
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,219 miles (+145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 24,219 miles
- Test number
- 453828118486
- NoteCooling fan stays on
Pass24,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,074 miles
- Test number
- 313896558253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VWV
- Does LR55 VWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VWV is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VWV?
- The MOT on LR55 VWV is valid until 4 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 VWV done?
- LR55 VWV was recorded at 100,704 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VWV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VWV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 VWV find?
- LR55 VWV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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