MINI
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc
V13 VLBMOT history
V13 VLB is a silver diesel MINI first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 139,526 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 VLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V13 VLB was last recorded at 139,526 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 135,789 miles · 4 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,737 miles
- Average per year
- 10,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 139,526 miles
- 2022 – 135,789 miles
- 2021 – 129,313 miles
- 2020 – 126,289 miles
- 2019 – 121,389 miles
- 2018 – 110,855 miles
- 2017 – 99,900 miles
- 2016 – 87,378 miles
- 2015 – 71,034 miles
- 2014 – 54,072 miles
- 2013 – 32,870 miles
- 2012 – 16,445 miles
- 2011 – 13,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail139,526 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail139,526 miles (+3,737)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,526 miles
- Test number
- 319047867421
- DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,789 miles (+6,476)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 135,789 miles
- Test number
- 190465542286
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass129,313 miles (+3,024)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,313 miles
- Test number
- 430960167813
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,289 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,289 miles
- Test number
- 504114826762
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,389 miles (+10,534)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,389 miles
- Test number
- 222685404106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,855 miles (+10,955)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,855 miles
- Test number
- 581492369847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,900 miles (+12,522)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,900 miles
- Test number
- 564982400435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,378 miles
- Test number
- 157479733167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,378 miles (+16,344)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,378 miles
- Test number
- 455864119517
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked in three places (4.2.B.1a)
Pass71,034 miles (+16,962)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,034 miles
- Test number
- 686242825298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,072 miles (+21,202)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,072 miles
- Test number
- 448009324273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,870 miles (+246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 32,870 miles
- Test number
- 215604193144
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,624 miles (+16,179)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,624 miles
- Test number
- 209060893492
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,445 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,445 miles
- Test number
- 658595292102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,094 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,094 miles
- Test number
- 457705541251
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass13,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 13,094 miles
- Test number
- 657005841260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 VLB
- Does V13 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V13 VLB expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V13 VLB?
- The MOT on V13 VLB expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V13 VLB done?
- V13 VLB was recorded at 139,526 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 10,002 miles a year.
- Has V13 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 VLB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V13 VLB 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 V13 VLB find?
- V13 VLB failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.
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