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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS06 VLWMOT history

LS06 VLW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LS06 VLW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
108,823 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 VLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 VLW was last recorded at 108,823 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,767 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,823 miles
  • 2024 – 108,767 miles
  • 2023 – 96,428 miles
  • 2022 – 84,368 miles
  • 2021 – 75,314 miles
  • 2020 – 71,773 miles
  • 2019 – 65,584 miles
  • 2018 – 57,619 miles
  • 2017 – 50,553 miles
  • 2016 – 47,335 miles
  • 2015 – 46,596 miles
  • 2014 – 44,307 miles
  • 2013 – 38,866 miles
  • 2012 – 34,306 miles
  • 2011 – 30,644 miles
  • 2010 – 26,580 miles
  • 2009 – 23,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,823 miles (+56)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    210892579483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail108,767 miles (+12,339)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,767 miles
    Test number
    924571679802
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in dirt (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,428 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,428 miles
    Test number
    394717594658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,407 miles (+12,039)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    156781322319
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,368 miles (+9,054)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    568138035951
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass75,314 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    942867634405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    793950158988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Fail71,773 miles (+6,189)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    609905133769
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  9. Pass65,584 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    109503652706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    641416987275
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on

  11. Fail57,619 miles (+7,066)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,619 miles
    Test number
    818042753659
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  12. Pass50,553 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    722646168075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,335 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    970765076230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    685471945137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,596 miles (+2,289)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    697299535199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass44,307 miles (+5,441)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    549436654233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise changing offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass38,866 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    386177743479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring cracking

  18. Fail38,864 miles (+4,558)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    166026443200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring cracking

  19. Pass34,306 miles (+3,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    338758632252
    • NoteExhaust tailbox heavily corroded

  20. Pass30,644 miles (+4,064)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    215228731258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE CHANGING FRONT TYRES

  21. Pass26,580 miles (+2,983)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,580 miles
    Test number
    652765340266
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn u/s

  22. Pass23,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    972115459184
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

Questions about LS06 VLW

Does LS06 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS06 VLW expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS06 VLW?
The MOT on LS06 VLW expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS06 VLW done?
LS06 VLW was recorded at 108,823 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has LS06 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 VLW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS06 VLW 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 LS06 VLW find?
LS06 VLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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