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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VPCMOT history

LX55 VPC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LX55 VPC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VPC was last recorded at 106,201 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,251 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,201 miles
  • 2024 – 105,251 miles
  • 2023 – 103,192 miles
  • 2022 – 101,204 miles
  • 2019 – 96,039 miles
  • 2018 – 88,237 miles
  • 2017 – 77,952 miles
  • 2016 – 68,641 miles
  • 2015 – 67,606 miles
  • 2014 – 63,568 miles
  • 2013 – 54,237 miles
  • 2012 – 48,041 miles
  • 2011 – 40,720 miles
  • 2010 – 31,852 miles
  • 2008 – 23,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,201 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,201 miles (+950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,201 miles
    Test number
    221051793291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass105,251 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    978910952633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,192 miles (+1,988)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    760652273969
    • AdvisoryClutch fluid supply pipe from brake master cylinder weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,204 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    953486112571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail101,201 miles (+5,162)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,201 miles
    Test number
    431274589672
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass96,039 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    651884285614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail96,034 miles (+7,797)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    671163961723
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,237 miles (+10,285)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    507850823604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,952 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    825656159186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,641 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    850719174037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,606 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    568873505221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,605 miles (+4,037)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    818498995186
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass63,568 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    668094004236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside registration plate lamp lens missing

  14. Fail63,568 miles (+9,331)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    326514104271
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,237 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    687172043040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,041 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    548703422058
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass48,041 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    995813822069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,720 miles (+8,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,720 miles
    Test number
    279521531043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,852 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    673072200045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,792 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,792 miles
    Test number
    433624968399
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront pads low

Questions about LX55 VPC

Does LX55 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VPC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VPC?
The MOT on LX55 VPC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VPC done?
LX55 VPC was recorded at 106,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has LX55 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VPC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 VPC 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 LX55 VPC find?
LX55 VPC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; underbody corroded.

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