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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VCGMOT history

LX54 VCG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LX54 VCG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,823 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VCG was last recorded at 48,823 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2009: 11,516 miles, lower than 11,590 miles on 20 Oct 2008.
  • 24 Oct 2014: 14,575 miles, lower than 27,209 miles on 25 Oct 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,146 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,823 miles
  • 2025 – 48,146 miles
  • 2024 – 47,670 miles
  • 2023 – 46,643 miles
  • 2022 – 45,707 miles
  • 2020 – 43,348 miles
  • 2019 – 41,169 miles
  • 2018 – 39,132 miles
  • 2017 – 37,768 miles
  • 2016 – 34,955 miles
  • 2015 – 32,390 miles
  • 2014 – 14,575 miles
  • 2013 – 27,209 miles
  • 2012 – 23,655 miles
  • 2011 – 21,118 miles
  • 2010 – 17,864 miles
  • 2009 – 11,516 miles
  • 2008 – 11,590 miles
  • 2007 – 8,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak @radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,823 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,823 miles
    Test number
    849641326821
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak @radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail48,822 miles (+676)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    784931700948
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak @radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,146 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    640566937624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,670 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    615589956734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    299676963560
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail46,642 miles (+935)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    269630053525
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,707 miles (+2,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    749996422860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass43,348 miles (+2,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    595696138848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass41,169 miles (+2,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    898383347964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,132 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    984898654793
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass37,768 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    837852556694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,955 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    888676671238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,390 miles (+17,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    239728310197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass14,575 miles (-12,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,575 miles
    Test number
    637667894206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,209 miles (+3,554)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    208078393248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass23,655 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    618656382249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,118 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,118 miles
    Test number
    345357991219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,864 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,864 miles
    Test number
    554805290226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass11,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,516 miles
    Test number
    322040399231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,516 miles (-74)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,516 miles
    Test number
    230830999214
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass11,590 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,590 miles
    Test number
    121754298205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,693 miles
    Test number
    882800007322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VCG

Does LX54 VCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VCG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VCG?
The MOT on LX54 VCG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VCG done?
LX54 VCG was recorded at 48,823 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,175 miles a year.
Has LX54 VCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VCG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 VCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 VCG find?
LX54 VCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak @radiator; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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