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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 VLWMOT history

LS61 VLW is a white petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS61 VLW white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,580 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VLW was last recorded at 86,580 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,989 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,591 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,580 miles
  • 2025 – 82,989 miles
  • 2024 – 78,904 miles
  • 2023 – 77,602 miles
  • 2022 – 72,887 miles
  • 2021 – 63,063 miles
  • 2020 – 55,527 miles
  • 2019 – 44,310 miles
  • 2018 – 37,255 miles
  • 2017 – 33,966 miles
  • 2016 – 18,226 miles
  • 2015 – 17,367 miles
  • 2014 – 11,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,580 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,580 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,580 miles
    Test number
    254708964931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,989 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    821502604495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,904 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    172425001240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,902 miles (+1,300)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    730459831495
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,602 miles (+4,715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    851467803008
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    505334129987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail72,887 miles (+9,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    603328175104
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    173636433824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nr. limit & bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail63,063 miles (+7,536)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    178906041442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection --- Rectified (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nr. limit & bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    304616347660
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail55,527 miles (+11,217)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    143473065739
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass44,310 miles (+7,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    288399241295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass37,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    201810861401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,255 miles (+3,289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    126795947297
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split at both ends but still clears the screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,966 miles
    Test number
    528417303474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,966 miles (+15,740)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,966 miles
    Test number
    888672466892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass18,226 miles (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,226 miles
    Test number
    612141388208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass17,367 miles (+5,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,367 miles
    Test number
    331534846133
    • 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)

  19. Pass11,837 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,837 miles
    Test number
    755134274299
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail11,837 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,837 miles
    Test number
    946984574264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS61 VLW

Does LS61 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VLW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VLW?
The MOT on LS61 VLW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VLW done?
LS61 VLW was recorded at 86,580 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LS61 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VLW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 VLW 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 LS61 VLW find?
LS61 VLW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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