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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VRLMOT history

LX55 VRL is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LX55 VRL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
116,381 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRL was last recorded at 116,381 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 7,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,293 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,088 miles
Average per year
7,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,381 miles
  • 2021 – 109,293 miles
  • 2020 – 104,209 miles
  • 2019 – 90,194 miles
  • 2018 – 83,502 miles
  • 2017 – 75,059 miles
  • 2016 – 60,034 miles
  • 2015 – 47,250 miles
  • 2013 – 34,657 miles
  • 2012 – 29,734 miles
  • 2011 – 23,204 miles
  • 2010 – 16,590 miles
  • 2009 – 13,731 miles
  • 2008 – 11,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,381 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.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,381 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    694474724850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,293 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    725039784517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,209 miles (+14,015)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    474858080178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,194 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,194 miles
    Test number
    222273174420
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail90,192 miles (+172)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    465377256698
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake has little reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryThe Vehicle Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment

  6. Fail90,020 miles (+6,518)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    455344063055
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  7. Pass83,502 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,502 miles
    Test number
    957542227403
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  8. Fail83,448 miles (+8,389)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    720085997513
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  9. Pass75,059 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    979977635512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail75,052 miles (+15,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,052 miles
    Test number
    517147130946
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass60,034 miles (+12,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    561937789274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass47,250 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    734801331431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,121 miles (+7,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,121 miles
    Test number
    498285605090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear osf and nsf

  14. Pass34,657 miles (+4,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    519595353333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass29,734 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    647550622344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass28,689 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    486324942242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass23,204 miles (+6,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    638197131285
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorating - unlikely to pass its next MOT

  18. Pass16,590 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    623377030245
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass13,731 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,731 miles
    Test number
    911647139281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,170 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,170 miles
    Test number
    510821848285
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LX55 VRL

Does LX55 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VRL expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRL?
The MOT on LX55 VRL expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VRL done?
LX55 VRL was recorded at 116,381 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 7,473 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRL 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 VRL find?
LX55 VRL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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