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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS06 VNEMOT history

LS06 VNE is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS06 VNE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,443 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 VNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 VNE was last recorded at 82,443 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,108 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
335 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,443 miles
  • 2025 – 82,108 miles
  • 2023 – 77,831 miles
  • 2022 – 74,499 miles
  • 2021 – 71,341 miles
  • 2020 – 68,989 miles
  • 2019 – 67,145 miles
  • 2018 – 64,742 miles
  • 2017 – 61,076 miles
  • 2016 – 57,326 miles
  • 2015 – 46,415 miles
  • 2014 – 43,705 miles
  • 2013 – 39,589 miles
  • 2012 – 36,083 miles
  • 2011 – 31,873 miles
  • 2010 – 27,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,443 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    816085018481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,443 miles (+335)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    354240249762
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,108 miles (+4,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    274692227166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper louse

  4. Pass77,831 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    787711046005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail77,831 miles (+3,332)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    504976913918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass74,499 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    124970451685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,341 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    157028140653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail71,340 miles (+2,351)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    170909668808
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,989 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    236772090358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,145 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,145 miles
    Test number
    513644934559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty.

  11. Fail67,139 miles (+2,397)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    278125079144
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty.

  12. Pass64,742 miles (+3,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    408238064294
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering arm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,076 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    280627636415
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm has slight movement at its ball joint

  14. Pass57,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    395170875418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,326 miles (+10,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    285230201995
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass46,415 miles (+2,710)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    866970125235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass43,705 miles (+4,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    465557764287
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass39,589 miles (+3,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    175397273051
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass36,083 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,083 miles
    Test number
    768794072082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,873 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    797435081026
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,098 miles
    Test number
    624321590015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 VNE

Does LS06 VNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 VNE is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 VNE?
The MOT on LS06 VNE is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 VNE done?
LS06 VNE was recorded at 82,443 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has LS06 VNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 VNE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS06 VNE 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 VNE find?
LS06 VNE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front lower suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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