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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VLKMOT history

LS55 VLK is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LS55 VLK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,533 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLK was last recorded at 68,533 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2011: 23,980 miles, lower than 28,796 miles on 24 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,325 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,208 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,533 miles
  • 2024 – 65,325 miles
  • 2023 – 62,833 miles
  • 2022 – 59,775 miles
  • 2021 – 58,941 miles
  • 2020 – 58,234 miles
  • 2019 – 56,555 miles
  • 2018 – 55,602 miles
  • 2017 – 53,824 miles
  • 2016 – 50,950 miles
  • 2015 – 48,537 miles
  • 2014 – 44,629 miles
  • 2013 – 42,250 miles
  • 2012 – 38,987 miles
  • 2011 – 23,980 miles
  • 2010 – 28,796 miles
  • 2009 – 22,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,533 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,533 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    877416133363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,325 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    402638000265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,833 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    890447801975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,775 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    315897125179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,941 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,941 miles
    Test number
    656920433103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,234 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    564272548391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,555 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    810189228580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,602 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    677199667761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,824 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    151764339670
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryClonking noise from steering wheel/possibly steering column

  10. Fail53,806 miles (+2,856)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    907724938032
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  11. Pass50,950 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    455861700501
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass48,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    931394159398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,537 miles (+3,908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    926175374888
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass44,629 miles (+2,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    465954814310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass42,250 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    418085323325
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail42,212 miles (+3,225)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    448308113411
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has nail in tread

  17. Pass38,987 miles (+15,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,987 miles
    Test number
    767725122300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,980 miles (-4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,980 miles
    Test number
    109118721330
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass28,796 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    263058320351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    253234539329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VLK

Does LS55 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VLK is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLK?
The MOT on LS55 VLK is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VLK done?
LS55 VLK was recorded at 68,533 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VLK find?
LS55 VLK passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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