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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VRYMOT history

LX55 VRY is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LX55 VRY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,326 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRY
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 valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRY was last recorded at 92,326 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,294 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,326 miles
  • 2024 – 92,294 miles
  • 2023 – 92,259 miles
  • 2022 – 91,979 miles
  • 2021 – 85,107 miles
  • 2020 – 85,080 miles
  • 2019 – 84,269 miles
  • 2018 – 81,127 miles
  • 2017 – 75,477 miles
  • 2016 – 73,326 miles
  • 2015 – 69,045 miles
  • 2014 – 64,073 miles
  • 2013 – 61,663 miles
  • 2011 – 55,975 miles
  • 2010 – 54,453 miles
  • 2009 – 41,786 miles
  • 2008 – 29,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Underbody & components undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,326 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    399694236045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass92,294 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    790351018969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,259 miles (+280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    733517531380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass91,979 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    179814059121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & components undersealed
  5. Fail91,958 miles (+6,851)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    923036406571
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass85,107 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    999218042772
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & components undersealed
  7. Pass85,080 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,080 miles
    Test number
    673677584074
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column uj joint. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts split. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail85,076 miles (+807)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    200379818462
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column uj joint. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts split. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass84,269 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,269 miles
    Test number
    962232092328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
  10. Pass81,127 miles (+5,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    455343515085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass75,477 miles (+2,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    514532779661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass73,326 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    642263174832
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner wall, rear exhaust corroded, oil leak, brake pipes corroded
  13. Fail73,325 miles (+4,280)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    513270842835
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread 55 (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner wall, rear exhaust corroded, oil leak, brake pipes corroded
  14. Pass69,045 miles (+4,972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    267100525044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSR tyre wearing inner edge
  15. Pass64,073 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    218390124026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,663 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    626703803063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,975 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    629609531294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    201515440231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,453 miles (+12,667)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    780495040241
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade rubber split/ rear exhaust box deteriorated
  20. Pass41,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    834520249254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,786 miles (+12,473)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    104800849237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass29,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    173124538220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 VRY

Does LX55 VRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRY?
The MOT on LX55 VRY is valid until 7 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 VRY done?
LX55 VRY was recorded at 92,326 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRY 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 VRY find?
LX55 VRY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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