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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VYYMOT history

LR55 VYY is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR55 VYY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,735 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VYY was last recorded at 146,735 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,017 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,735 miles
  • 2024 – 145,017 miles
  • 2023 – 135,881 miles
  • 2022 – 127,245 miles
  • 2021 – 121,822 miles
  • 2020 – 115,430 miles
  • 2019 – 103,191 miles
  • 2018 – 94,227 miles
  • 2017 – 84,224 miles
  • 2016 – 72,860 miles
  • 2015 – 62,267 miles
  • 2014 – 52,687 miles
  • 2012 – 40,339 miles
  • 2011 – 30,967 miles
  • 2010 – 22,084 miles
  • 2009 – 14,585 miles
  • 2008 – 8,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,735 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,735 miles (+1,718)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    476257291492
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,017 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,017 miles
    Test number
    464753462083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,009 miles (+9,128)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,009 miles
    Test number
    377066960121
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,881 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    510233443564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail135,781 miles (+8,536)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,781 miles
    Test number
    804073904076
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded and beam image becoming poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass127,245 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    144251344994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail127,232 miles (+5,410)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,232 miles
    Test number
    886004719490
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,822 miles (+25)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    950450265523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side inner track rod damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail121,797 miles (+6,367)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,797 miles
    Test number
    743541874489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass115,430 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,430 miles
    Test number
    398027496062
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail115,422 miles (+12,231)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    457642270571
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective significantly and causing a knock to chassis (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,191 miles (+8,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    191274681186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,227 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    550352038193
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes wet

  14. Fail94,126 miles (+9,902)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,126 miles
    Test number
    546748504814
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes wet

  15. Pass84,224 miles (+11,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    519665111036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass72,860 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    729645298255
    • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail72,860 miles (+10,593)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    357179030362
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass62,267 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    427033465091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,687 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,687 miles
    Test number
    309805354056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,339 miles (+9,372)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    898252382229
    • 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)
    • NoteOuter casing rear silencer corroded away

  21. Pass30,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    225926281290
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  22. Fail30,967 miles (+8,883)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    619606881278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 nails in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass22,084 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    373489370286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,585 miles (+6,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,585 miles
    Test number
    354065479409
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

  25. Pass8,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    981505198246
    • 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 VYY

Does LR55 VYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VYY is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VYY?
The MOT on LR55 VYY is valid until 14 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 VYY done?
LR55 VYY was recorded at 146,735 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has LR55 VYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VYY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VYY 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 VYY find?
LR55 VYY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, and 3 more.

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