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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VNLMOT history

LS55 VNL is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS55 VNL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,590 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VNL was last recorded at 77,590 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,588 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,590 miles
  • 2024 – 75,243 miles
  • 2023 – 71,606 miles
  • 2022 – 68,836 miles
  • 2021 – 63,342 miles
  • 2020 – 61,599 miles
  • 2019 – 55,672 miles
  • 2018 – 49,035 miles
  • 2017 – 39,953 miles
  • 2016 – 37,104 miles
  • 2015 – 32,211 miles
  • 2014 – 28,938 miles
  • 2012 – 26,450 miles
  • 2011 – 22,264 miles
  • 2010 – 18,228 miles
  • 2009 – 14,221 miles
  • 2008 – 11,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,590 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    713510915956
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail77,588 miles (+65)1 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    866303690939
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/ perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail77,523 miles (+2,280)2 dangerous5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    587786973624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass75,243 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    867609448570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail75,241 miles (+3,635)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    694859849884
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass71,606 miles (+2,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    399705986354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,836 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    611930126823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,342 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    453689999538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail63,289 miles (+1,690)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    623248434424
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass61,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    369065632545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail61,599 miles (+5,927)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    103170236713
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,672 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    810792175567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,035 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    370593759208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,953 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    744532631573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,104 miles (+4,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,104 miles
    Test number
    662825673119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,211 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    907680145194
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  17. Fail28,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    109690334025
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass28,938 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    196610034448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,450 miles (+4,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    665418492205
    • 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)
  20. Pass22,264 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,264 miles
    Test number
    687144101347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,228 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,228 miles
    Test number
    384403390273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,221 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,221 miles
    Test number
    573620119352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    160331558347
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS55 VNL

Does LS55 VNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VNL is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VNL?
The MOT on LS55 VNL is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VNL done?
LS55 VNL was recorded at 77,590 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has LS55 VNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VNL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VNL 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 LS55 VNL find?
LS55 VNL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; fuel cap/sealing device perishing; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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