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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VUHMOT history

LS55 VUH is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

LS55 VUH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
124,838 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VUH was last recorded at 124,838 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 7,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,087 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,751 miles
Average per year
6,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,838 miles
  • 2024 – 117,087 miles
  • 2022 – 103,906 miles
  • 2021 – 90,968 miles
  • 2020 – 80,712 miles
  • 2019 – 75,673 miles
  • 2018 – 75,020 miles
  • 2017 – 68,877 miles
  • 2016 – 65,101 miles
  • 2015 – 59,594 miles
  • 2014 – 53,101 miles
  • 2013 – 46,163 miles
  • 2012 – 41,941 miles
  • 2011 – 35,964 miles
  • 2010 – 30,110 miles
  • 2008 – 23,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,838 miles (+7,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    191681569697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass117,087 miles (+13,181)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    410125131712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,906 miles (+12,938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    230652141394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,968 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    138650236457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,964 miles (+10,252)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    842572707600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,712 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    968382728320
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  7. Fail80,592 miles (+4,919)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    729402491622
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  8. Pass75,673 miles (+653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    116324442663
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,020 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    805726219882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    117493871010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail72,441 miles (+3,564)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    960742902980
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,877 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    978174833556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,101 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    311684659131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,594 miles (+6,493)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    918942465031
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  15. Fail53,101 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    219261174001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass53,101 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    589951174038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    285075163023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,163 miles (+4,222)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    857385363026
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail41,941 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    166120512130
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass41,941 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    965750112183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    807434061016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,964 miles (+5,854)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    565854161070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass30,110 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,110 miles
    Test number
    411864830089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,996 miles (+6,977)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,996 miles
    Test number
    484838320048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass23,019 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,019 miles
    Test number
    533427038322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES
    • NoteWIND SCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKS

Questions about LS55 VUH

Does LS55 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VUH expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VUH?
The MOT on LS55 VUH expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VUH done?
LS55 VUH was recorded at 124,838 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 6,270 miles a year.
Has LS55 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VUH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VUH 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 VUH find?
LS55 VUH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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