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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 VAMMOT history

LS02 VAM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 122,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS02 VAM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,760 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VAM was last recorded at 122,760 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 10,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,106 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,654 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,760 miles
  • 2025 – 112,106 miles
  • 2024 – 108,826 miles
  • 2023 – 106,290 miles
  • 2022 – 106,155 miles
  • 2021 – 105,214 miles
  • 2020 – 102,870 miles
  • 2019 – 102,602 miles
  • 2018 – 102,040 miles
  • 2017 – 100,615 miles
  • 2016 – 96,054 miles
  • 2015 – 89,177 miles
  • 2014 – 81,146 miles
  • 2013 – 72,597 miles
  • 2012 – 64,190 miles
  • 2011 – 53,673 miles
  • 2010 – 43,254 miles
  • 2009 – 38,438 miles
  • 2008 – 32,057 miles
  • 2007 – 27,276 miles
  • 2006 – 20,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,760 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,760 miles (+10,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,760 miles
    Test number
    783358599490
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,106 miles (+3,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    592269665583
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,826 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    903159798843
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail108,820 miles (+2,530)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    471318005519
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass106,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    926804768910
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWheel trim fitted to each wheel

  6. Fail106,290 miles (+135)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    126359078609
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWheel trim fitted to each wheel

  7. Pass106,155 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    412390890684
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail106,151 miles (+937)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    540996604524
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,214 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    634986717768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    686979542532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,870 miles (+268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    255266647599
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass102,602 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,602 miles
    Test number
    684937523900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    238851054093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,040 miles (+1,425)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    972236717011
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

  15. Pass100,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    878318972751
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail100,604 miles (+4,550)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,604 miles
    Test number
    766758256538
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,054 miles (+6,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,054 miles
    Test number
    696115652786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,177 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    954305464206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,146 miles (+149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    219927024235
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

  20. Fail80,997 miles (+8,400)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    139590124211
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

  21. Pass72,597 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    236617213289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail72,592 miles (+8,402)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,592 miles
    Test number
    816253513257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,190 miles (+10,517)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    317442022276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag lamp indicates a fault.

  24. Pass53,673 miles (+10,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    475494411267
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass43,254 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    500723100204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  26. Fail43,253 miles (+4,815)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    833133600216
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  27. Pass38,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    294115159195
    • NoteOil leak @ osr of engine

  28. Fail38,438 miles (+6,381)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    981895259130
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak @ osr of engine

  29. Fail32,057 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    502420978087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass32,057 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    672350778054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,276 miles (+6,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,276 miles
    Test number
    152243677087
    • NoteSlight noise from steering column & air bag warning lamp on.

  32. Pass20,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,306 miles
    Test number
    580200836075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 VAM

Does LS02 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VAM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VAM?
The MOT on LS02 VAM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 VAM done?
LS02 VAM was recorded at 122,760 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has LS02 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VAM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 VAM 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 LS02 VAM find?
LS02 VAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on front arms.

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