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LD56 VHU

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VHU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,117 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 97,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,192 miles

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,802 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.18 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 64,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 56,645 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer support strap badly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 48,905 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit(strong advise)

engine oil leaks evident

front washers misaligned

nearside number plate lamp cover missing

removed items from rear view mirror so not obstructing view to road

slight corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 16 May 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,476 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,410 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LD56 VHU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD56 VHU registered?

LD56 VHU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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