Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS55 VNL

LS55 VNL

2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/12/2005. Recorded mileage 77,590 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 25/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
77,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc

LS55 VNL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
  • 77,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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LS55 VNL Mileage History

  1. 25/11/202475,241 mi
  2. 26/11/202475,243 mi+2 mi
  3. 05/11/202577,523 mi+2,280 mi
  4. 12/11/202577,588 mi+65 mi
  5. 18/11/202577,590 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LS55 VNL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Sept 2026, 04:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LS55 VNL) between November 2024 and November 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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