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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS06 VMGMOT history

LS06 VMG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LS06 VMG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,629 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 VMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 VMG was last recorded at 160,629 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,900 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,729 miles
Average per year
8,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,629 miles
  • 2025 – 155,900 miles
  • 2023 – 155,767 miles
  • 2022 – 149,223 miles
  • 2021 – 147,973 miles
  • 2020 – 144,882 miles
  • 2019 – 130,027 miles
  • 2018 – 115,599 miles
  • 2017 – 104,330 miles
  • 2016 – 96,298 miles
  • 2015 – 86,321 miles
  • 2014 – 68,457 miles
  • 2013 – 50,652 miles
  • 2012 – 42,123 miles
  • 2011 – 36,611 miles
  • 2010 – 30,604 miles
  • 2009 – 24,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,629 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,629 miles
    Test number
    571309782488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail160,621 miles (+4,721)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,621 miles
    Test number
    939298123424
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,900 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,900 miles
    Test number
    376291780887
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  4. Fail155,892 miles (+125)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,892 miles
    Test number
    657472060450
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  5. Pass155,767 miles (+6,544)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,767 miles
    Test number
    629306329978
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,223 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,223 miles
    Test number
    450813794148
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working plus lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light lens missing

  7. Fail149,167 miles (+1,194)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,167 miles
    Test number
    410824182680
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working plus lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light lens missing

  8. Pass147,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,973 miles
    Test number
    232019335174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,973 miles (+3,091)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,973 miles
    Test number
    435211178563
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,882 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    407690623151
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail144,882 miles (+14,855)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,882 miles
    Test number
    816609984205
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass130,027 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    909940321287
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail130,027 miles (+14,428)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    815546170559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (Very strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (Very strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass115,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    264206040400
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing out on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  15. Fail115,599 miles (+11,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    220813653682
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing out on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  16. Pass104,330 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    405307118359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,298 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    464338785107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,200 miles (+9,879)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    539906330080
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake bind

  19. Pass86,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    887095780970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver seat backrest has slight movement but is secure in the upright position

  20. Fail86,321 miles (+17,864)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    342077486652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver seat backrest has slight movement but is secure in the upright position

  21. Pass68,457 miles (+17,805)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    405205304418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer badly corroded
    • NoteOil leakage from engine

  22. Pass50,652 miles (+8,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    717239493261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    718038122303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,125 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    675898322370
    • NoteRear brake disc inner faces pitted

  25. Fail42,123 miles (+5,512)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    136668822389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit
    • NoteRear brake disc inner faces pitted

  26. Pass36,611 miles (+6,007)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    409401801139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs {inner} slightly worn corroded

  27. Pass30,604 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,604 miles
    Test number
    341201410107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass24,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    591874179111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 VMG

Does LS06 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 VMG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 VMG?
The MOT on LS06 VMG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 VMG done?
LS06 VMG was recorded at 160,629 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,124 miles a year.
Has LS06 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 VMG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS06 VMG 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 VMG find?
LS06 VMG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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