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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 VWYMOT history

LS51 VWY is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LS51 VWY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
184,650 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VWY was last recorded at 184,650 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 3,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,255 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,395 miles
Average per year
7,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,650 miles
  • 2023 – 181,255 miles
  • 2022 – 177,931 miles
  • 2021 – 175,005 miles
  • 2020 – 173,170 miles
  • 2019 – 172,438 miles
  • 2018 – 167,656 miles
  • 2017 – 158,665 miles
  • 2016 – 148,684 miles
  • 2015 – 138,779 miles
  • 2014 – 127,225 miles
  • 2013 – 116,001 miles
  • 2012 – 105,576 miles
  • 2011 – 96,705 miles
  • 2010 – 90,343 miles
  • 2009 – 81,847 miles
  • 2008 – 69,263 miles
  • 2007 – 65,612 miles
  • 2006 – 55,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,650 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,650 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,650 miles
    Test number
    889743898985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,255 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    181,255 miles
    Test number
    918073821856
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass177,931 miles (+76)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,931 miles
    Test number
    608726747100
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail177,855 miles (+2,850)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,855 miles
    Test number
    215966284403
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass175,005 miles (+1,835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,005 miles
    Test number
    783968653627
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass173,170 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,170 miles
    Test number
    460264006060
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,170 miles (+732)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,170 miles
    Test number
    158387713441
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass172,438 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,438 miles
    Test number
    866407626595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass167,656 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,656 miles
    Test number
    293990169196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    220994884222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,665 miles (+9,981)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    255909246811
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass148,684 miles (+9,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,684 miles
    Test number
    747763257095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,779 miles (+11,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,779 miles
    Test number
    327400655185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    419878424184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,225 miles (+11,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    735918524154
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass116,001 miles (+10,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    635361553122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass105,576 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,576 miles
    Test number
    239691552457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,705 miles (+6,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    197671451135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    930007530155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,343 miles (+8,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    620734430175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    221601349420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,847 miles (+12,584)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    261601749132
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass69,263 miles (+3,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    114997178159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass65,612 miles (+10,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    990671937333
    • 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)

  25. Fail55,049 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    700059396256
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass55,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    731159396266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 VWY

Does LS51 VWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VWY expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VWY?
The MOT on LS51 VWY expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VWY done?
LS51 VWY was recorded at 184,650 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
Has LS51 VWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VWY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 VWY 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 LS51 VWY find?
LS51 VWY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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