
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LX55 VSMMOT history
LX55 VSM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,145 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 88,145 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VSM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VSM was last recorded at 88,145 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,120 miles · 20 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 4,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,145 miles
- 2025 – 87,090 miles
- 2024 – 85,777 miles
- 2023 – 85,259 miles
- 2022 – 83,762 miles
- 2021 – 81,212 miles
- 2020 – 79,008 miles
- 2019 – 74,986 miles
- 2018 – 71,576 miles
- 2017 – 68,368 miles
- 2016 – 58,842 miles
- 2015 – 54,793 miles
- 2014 – 48,755 miles
- 2013 – 42,283 miles
- 2012 – 35,294 miles
- 2011 – 28,685 miles
- 2010 – 22,687 miles
- 2009 – 17,383 miles
- 2008 – 13,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,145 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 88,145 miles
- Test number
- 550009988697
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,120 miles (+1,030)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,120 miles
- Test number
- 548982546302
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,090 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 87,090 miles
- Test number
- 380910422629
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,079 miles (+1,302)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,079 miles
- Test number
- 788641788959
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear entire exhaust system deteriorated/corroded
Pass85,777 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,777 miles
- Test number
- 480575081332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,777 miles (+518)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,777 miles
- Test number
- 421188872308
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,259 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 85,259 miles
- Test number
- 166771376240
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,248 miles (+1,486)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,248 miles
- Test number
- 125681031465
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,762 miles (+2,550)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 127510662677
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,212 miles (+2,204)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 81,212 miles
- Test number
- 477250565573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,008 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 79,008 miles
- Test number
- 234974980831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,986 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,986 miles
- Test number
- 772887073515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail74,986 miles (+3,410)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,986 miles
- Test number
- 684600825838
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,576 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 71,576 miles
- Test number
- 597625101800
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen but does exceed limits (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,564 miles (+3,196)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,564 miles
- Test number
- 303734854678
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen but does exceed limits (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,368 miles (+9,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 68,368 miles
- Test number
- 921810715000
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,842 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,842 miles
- Test number
- 558684796826
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass54,793 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,793 miles
- Test number
- 721246968399
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded front number plate detriorated
Pass48,755 miles (+6,472)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 48,755 miles
- Test number
- 227390034273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,283 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,283 miles
- Test number
- 836151033200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,281 miles (+6,987)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,281 miles
- Test number
- 835061933282
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,294 miles (+6,609)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,294 miles
- Test number
- 626037532271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,685 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,685 miles
- Test number
- 205802231218
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,685 miles (+5,998)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,685 miles
- Test number
- 335492731425
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass22,687 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,687 miles
- Test number
- 313769620221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,383 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,383 miles
- Test number
- 242980939271
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,383 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,383 miles
- Test number
- 314530239208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 13,310 miles
- Test number
- 700508728267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 VSM
- Does LX55 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VSM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VSM?
- The MOT on LX55 VSM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 VSM done?
- LX55 VSM was recorded at 88,145 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VSM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VSM 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 VSM find?
- LX55 VSM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel cap seal perished/splitting, and 2 more.
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