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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

138 DMWMOT history

138 DMW is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

138 DMW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,044 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
138 DMW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

138 DMW was last recorded at 75,044 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,137 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,907 miles
Average per year
3,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,044 miles
  • 2025 – 72,137 miles
  • 2024 – 68,878 miles
  • 2023 – 64,741 miles
  • 2022 – 61,368 miles
  • 2021 – 57,723 miles
  • 2020 – 54,128 miles
  • 2019 – 50,917 miles
  • 2018 – 46,586 miles
  • 2017 – 42,010 miles
  • 2016 – 37,153 miles
  • 2015 – 31,808 miles
  • 2014 – 29,605 miles
  • 2013 – 29,063 miles
  • 2012 – 28,223 miles
  • 2011 – 26,827 miles
  • 2010 – 25,664 miles
  • 2009 – 22,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,044 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    876284878936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  2. Fail75,041 miles (+2,904)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    764704517414
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  3. Pass72,137 miles (+3,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    282849282276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,878 miles (+4,137)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,878 miles
    Test number
    531455481848
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass64,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    440605863927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,741 miles (+3,373)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    279131819498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass61,368 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    289187439791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,723 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    181799214374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,128 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    831877523901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,917 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    845840342220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,586 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    370156889582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,010 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    600958913001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,153 miles (+5,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    492104998123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass31,808 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    964951959144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,605 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,605 miles
    Test number
    539557664282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,063 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,063 miles
    Test number
    368461583297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,223 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,223 miles
    Test number
    816035472275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,827 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,827 miles
    Test number
    146488871210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,664 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    412318370285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,835 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    220735589247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail22,832 miles (+4,725)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    731590189205
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass18,107 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    243156969010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side tyre out of shape

  23. Fail18,088 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,088 miles
    Test number
    121866469038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side tyre out of shape

Questions about 138 DMW

What vehicle is registration 138 DMW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 138 DMW on a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 138 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 138 DMW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 138 DMW?
The MOT on 138 DMW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 138 DMW done?
138 DMW was recorded at 75,044 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,240 miles a year.
Has 138 DMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 138 DMW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 138 DMW 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 138 DMW find?
138 DMW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 4 more.

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