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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VCWMOT history

LX54 VCW is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LX54 VCW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,043 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LX54 VCW was last recorded at 120,043 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,729 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,314 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,043 miles
  • 2025 – 114,729 miles
  • 2024 – 113,815 miles
  • 2023 – 108,075 miles
  • 2022 – 103,362 miles
  • 2018 – 103,305 miles
  • 2017 – 96,746 miles
  • 2016 – 86,024 miles
  • 2015 – 77,114 miles
  • 2014 – 69,398 miles
  • 2013 – 62,538 miles
  • 2012 – 53,797 miles
  • 2011 – 50,770 miles
  • 2010 – 40,813 miles
  • 2009 – 33,991 miles
  • 2008 – 28,904 miles
  • 2007 – 23,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,043 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,043 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    807697295371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,729 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    320022178225
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,729 miles (+914)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    544453976700
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,815 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    474202888690
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,806 miles (+5,731)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    486711031856
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,075 miles (+4,713)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,075 miles
    Test number
    234812866882
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,362 miles (+57)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,362 miles
    Test number
    269075053630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near excessive (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near excessive (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing and cracking

  8. Pass103,305 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    954961157887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,303 miles (+6,557)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    848717224265
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass96,746 miles (+10,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    964782079583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass86,024 miles (+8,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    470372185391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass77,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    892943904606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,084 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,084 miles
    Test number
    516452407341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail77,073 miles (+7,675)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    333860330056
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,398 miles (+6,860)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    917468834365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated. Recommend replacement.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre misshaped. Recommend replacement. 205/45R17 84v Run flat.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass62,538 miles (+4,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,538 miles
    Test number
    679337523304
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass58,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    236755003069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,514 miles (+4,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    906875603064
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass53,797 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    965882412001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    549264241290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,770 miles (+9,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    635394841230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,813 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    314515540202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,991 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    740967749287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,904 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    512819628253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,870 miles
    Test number
    170778447252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX54 VCW

Does LX54 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VCW is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VCW?
The MOT on LX54 VCW is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VCW done?
LX54 VCW was recorded at 120,043 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has LX54 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VCW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 VCW 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 LX54 VCW find?
LX54 VCW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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