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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VPNMOT history

LS55 VPN is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

LS55 VPN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
84,755 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VPN was last recorded at 84,755 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,717 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,755 miles
  • 2021 – 81,717 miles
  • 2020 – 81,686 miles
  • 2019 – 80,083 miles
  • 2018 – 76,691 miles
  • 2017 – 72,495 miles
  • 2016 – 70,239 miles
  • 2015 – 67,355 miles
  • 2014 – 59,026 miles
  • 2013 – 52,404 miles
  • 2012 – 46,975 miles
  • 2011 – 41,144 miles
  • 2010 – 33,726 miles
  • 2009 – 26,300 miles
  • 2008 – 19,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,755 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,755 miles (+3,038)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,755 miles
    Test number
    917660109841
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass81,717 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    556658417702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail81,686 miles (+1,603)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    759846375134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting at base (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking rack to pump high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,083 miles
    Test number
    338302044483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail80,083 miles (+3,392)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,083 miles
    Test number
    307855979713
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass76,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    243777749550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail76,689 miles (+4,194)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    925438404348
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass72,495 miles (+2,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    334587556479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wall of tyre bad scuffs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  9. Pass70,239 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,239 miles
    Test number
    296902802758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    721365708425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,355 miles (+8,329)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    425936124503
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass59,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    187767154309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,026 miles (+6,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    738867154375
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass52,404 miles (+5,429)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    299425353370
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread 2mm
  15. Pass46,975 miles (+5,831)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    237316352325
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread 2.5mm
  16. Pass41,144 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    867863151344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,726 miles (+7,426)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    802834450330
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread 3mm
  18. Pass26,300 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,300 miles
    Test number
    931185659364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    164904758309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,829 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    253824158325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS55 VPN

Does LS55 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VPN expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VPN?
The MOT on LS55 VPN expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VPN done?
LS55 VPN was recorded at 84,755 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has LS55 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VPN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 VPN 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 VPN find?
LS55 VPN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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