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Silver and Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LU08 JULMOT history

LU08 JUL is a silver and black diesel MINI first used on 27 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LU08 JUL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,258 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 JUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 JUL was last recorded at 86,258 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 9,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,502 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,756 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,258 miles
  • 2025 – 76,502 miles
  • 2024 – 64,807 miles
  • 2023 – 54,212 miles
  • 2022 – 50,309 miles
  • 2021 – 44,829 miles
  • 2020 – 40,461 miles
  • 2019 – 35,985 miles
  • 2018 – 31,972 miles
  • 2017 – 27,923 miles
  • 2016 – 23,559 miles
  • 2015 – 18,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,258 miles (+9,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    659067024241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    496727386082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,502 miles (+11,695)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    879080989408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass64,807 miles (+10,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    535248281585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass54,212 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    857251066802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,309 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    674766560010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,829 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    202180016916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,461 miles (+4,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,461 miles
    Test number
    941994291763
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 50%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass35,985 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    735747616514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,972 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    107130339579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass27,923 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,923 miles
    Test number
    393907439218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,559 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    624509662785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass18,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,399 miles
    Test number
    419862534765
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  14. Fail18,399 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,399 miles
    Test number
    923278289213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about LU08 JUL

Does LU08 JUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU08 JUL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU08 JUL?
The MOT on LU08 JUL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU08 JUL done?
LU08 JUL was recorded at 86,258 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has LU08 JUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 JUL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LU08 JUL 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 LU08 JUL find?
LU08 JUL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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