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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VPJMOT history

LX55 VPJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LX55 VPJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,747 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VPJ was last recorded at 54,747 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,821 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,747 miles
  • 2024 – 52,821 miles
  • 2023 – 51,027 miles
  • 2022 – 48,293 miles
  • 2021 – 47,481 miles
  • 2020 – 46,664 miles
  • 2019 – 45,889 miles
  • 2018 – 44,666 miles
  • 2017 – 42,549 miles
  • 2016 – 42,019 miles
  • 2015 – 40,532 miles
  • 2014 – 37,828 miles
  • 2013 – 36,292 miles
  • 2012 – 32,417 miles
  • 2011 – 28,823 miles
  • 2010 – 26,103 miles
  • 2009 – 23,424 miles
  • 2008 – 20,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,747 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear silencer corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear caliper retaining spring missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,747 miles (+1,926)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,747 miles
    Test number
    602745706106
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass52,821 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    845100268240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail52,783 miles (+1,756)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    550132046479
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass51,027 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    704909696499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass48,293 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    142419227691
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Pass47,481 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    112980300994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,664 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    526092429760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Fail46,663 miles (+774)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    538488514846
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass45,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    856931668918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  10. Fail45,889 miles (+1,223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    163836269541
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  11. Pass44,666 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    557921589708
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  12. Pass42,549 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    760744003193
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass42,019 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    777383318807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detieriated

  14. Fail42,016 miles (+1,484)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    571836221906
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box detieriated

  15. Pass40,532 miles (+2,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,532 miles
    Test number
    210733808239
    • AdvisoryCoolant overflow cap missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  16. Pass37,828 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,828 miles
    Test number
    178639024378
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,292 miles (+3,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    448790633325
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail32,417 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,417 miles
    Test number
    165086322313
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,417 miles (+3,594)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,417 miles
    Test number
    997036422396
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,823 miles (+2,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    856336821336
    • NoteRear box rusty

  21. Pass26,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    641968520351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,103 miles (+2,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    811038520370
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  23. Pass23,424 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    334148029378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,061 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    324982138392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,322 miles
    Test number
    904180048215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VPJ

Does LX55 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VPJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VPJ?
The MOT on LX55 VPJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VPJ done?
LX55 VPJ was recorded at 54,747 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has LX55 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VPJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VPJ 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 VPJ find?
LX55 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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