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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VRMMOT history

LX55 VRM is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LX55 VRM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,360 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRM was last recorded at 100,360 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2008: 8,775 miles, lower than 14,072 miles on 20 Mar 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,435 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,925 miles
Average per year
4,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,360 miles
  • 2025 – 97,435 miles
  • 2024 – 97,367 miles
  • 2023 – 91,246 miles
  • 2021 – 90,217 miles
  • 2019 – 83,484 miles
  • 2018 – 73,550 miles
  • 2017 – 65,582 miles
  • 2016 – 55,685 miles
  • 2015 – 51,145 miles
  • 2014 – 43,804 miles
  • 2013 – 34,128 miles
  • 2012 – 28,054 miles
  • 2010 – 21,902 miles
  • 2009 – 19,041 miles
  • 2008 – 8,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,360 miles (+2,925)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    665723070655
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,435 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    733189332175
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,367 miles (+6,121)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    394620599924
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,246 miles (+17)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    111424437078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded

  5. Fail91,229 miles (+1,012)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,229 miles
    Test number
    397490832920
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded

  6. Pass90,217 miles (+6,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    500930031263
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads feathered
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable damaged

  7. Pass83,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    595424051704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail83,484 miles (+9,934)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    662891445089
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass73,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    400609123313
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable snapped but still operative

  10. Fail73,550 miles (+7,968)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    935117806990
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable snapped but still operative

  11. Pass65,582 miles (+9,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    615601087752
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape

  12. Pass55,685 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    653503343707
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail55,685 miles (+4,540)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    286481170795
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass51,145 miles (+7,341)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    255594815198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass43,804 miles (+9,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    376218514128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass34,128 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    487218063092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,054 miles (+6,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    736002082060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass21,902 miles (+2,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    580461130345
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has a nail in.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  19. Pass19,041 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,041 miles
    Test number
    112042339364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,775 miles (-5,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,775 miles
    Test number
    780667448367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  21. Pass14,072 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,072 miles
    Test number
    130940888478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,064 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,064 miles
    Test number
    671228778084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about LX55 VRM

Does LX55 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRM is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRM?
The MOT on LX55 VRM is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VRM done?
LX55 VRM was recorded at 100,360 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,674 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 VRM find?
LX55 VRM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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