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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 VLXMOT history

LS61 VLX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LS61 VLX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,389 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VLX was last recorded at 94,389 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 7,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2019: 54,630 miles, lower than 87,912 miles on 15 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,554 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,835 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,389 miles
  • 2025 – 86,554 miles
  • 2024 – 76,116 miles
  • 2023 – 70,746 miles
  • 2022 – 66,417 miles
  • 2020 – 60,381 miles
  • 2019 – 54,630 miles
  • 2018 – 53,318 miles
  • 2017 – 51,108 miles
  • 2016 – 45,960 miles
  • 2015 – 42,362 miles
  • 2014 – 35,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,389 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    769587695505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    675012120194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,554 miles (+10,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    680045212941
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass76,116 miles (+5,370)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,116 miles
    Test number
    333571805814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass70,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    514990924180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,746 miles (+4,329)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    786301657614
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,417 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    993422612958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    414950174009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In a repairable area

  9. Fail60,381 miles (+5,751)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    439636541458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In a repairable area

  10. Pass54,630 miles (-33,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,630 miles
    Test number
    854285988858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail87,912 miles (+34,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    996326374766
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (ARM IS BROKEN) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass53,318 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    867244592258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,108 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    687587316113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,960 miles (+3,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    628087202081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail

  15. Pass42,362 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    200622835875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    369548164235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VLX

Does LS61 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VLX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VLX?
The MOT on LS61 VLX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VLX done?
LS61 VLX was recorded at 94,389 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has LS61 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VLX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 VLX find?
LS61 VLX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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