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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VPFMOT history

LS55 VPF is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,135 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VPF was last recorded at 100,135 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,128 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,135 miles
  • 2024 – 92,161 miles
  • 2023 – 88,050 miles
  • 2022 – 84,699 miles
  • 2021 – 81,105 miles
  • 2020 – 78,467 miles
  • 2019 – 76,213 miles
  • 2018 – 72,255 miles
  • 2017 – 63,952 miles
  • 2016 – 57,588 miles
  • 2015 – 46,613 miles
  • 2014 – 35,402 miles
  • 2013 – 24,179 miles
  • 2012 – 16,723 miles
  • 2011 – 14,255 miles
  • 2010 – 12,041 miles
  • 2009 – 9,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear rear suspension parts corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s sill cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,135 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    552194548863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension parts corroded
  2. Fail100,128 miles (+7,967)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    624200071112
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension parts corroded
  3. Pass92,161 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    636405034366
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhuast system & mounts corroded
  4. Pass91,102 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    437639727754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,050 miles (+3,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    434975335449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,699 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    542009588708
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  7. Fail84,698 miles (+3,593)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    834744000228
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  8. Pass81,105 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    711572154577
    • AdvisoryO/s sill cover damaged
  9. Fail81,086 miles (+2,619)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,086 miles
    Test number
    230850242446
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill cover damaged
  10. Pass78,467 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    381823817111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,213 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    322941303634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,255 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    170008617248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    775628896020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,952 miles (+6,364)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    227143312928
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COOLANT LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY
  15. Pass57,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    313488193943
    • AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak from engine and steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has play but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread level low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has play but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread uneven body of tyre misshaped
  16. Fail57,588 miles (+10,975)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    703462852845
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front oil leak from engine and steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has play but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread level low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has play but not excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread uneven body of tyre misshaped
  17. Pass46,613 miles (+11,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,613 miles
    Test number
    186601545099
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass35,402 miles (+11,223)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    615122044014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,179 miles (+7,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,179 miles
    Test number
    729227333088
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread and offside frear tyre is wearing on inner edge,advise 4 wheel tracking check.
  20. Pass16,723 miles (+2,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,723 miles
    Test number
    447406222058
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge
  21. Pass14,255 miles (+2,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,255 miles
    Test number
    469880041037
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread,nearside rear wearing on inner edge possable due to low pressure.
  22. Pass12,041 miles (+2,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,041 miles
    Test number
    344129720004
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
  23. Pass9,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,413 miles
    Test number
    920559719025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VPF

Does LS55 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VPF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VPF?
The MOT on LS55 VPF is valid until 16 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 VPF done?
LS55 VPF was recorded at 100,135 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LS55 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VPF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VPF 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 VPF find?
LS55 VPF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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