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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

GCW 101MOT history

GCW 101 is a green petrol MINI first used on 8 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 22,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

GCW 101 green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
22,665 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCW 101
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCW 101 was last recorded at 22,665 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,563 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,665 miles
  • 2024 – 22,563 miles
  • 2023 – 22,427 miles
  • 2022 – 22,236 miles
  • 2021 – 22,071 miles
  • 2020 – 22,012 miles
  • 2019 – 21,985 miles
  • 2018 – 19,824 miles
  • 2017 – 16,946 miles
  • 2016 – 16,111 miles
  • 2015 – 15,169 miles
  • 2014 – 13,251 miles
  • 2013 – 10,856 miles
  • 2012 – 9,002 miles
  • 2010 – 7,323 miles
  • 2009 – 5,731 miles
  • 2008 – 2,845 miles
  • 2007 – 1,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,665 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,665 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    22,665 miles
    Test number
    837485085497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,563 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    516909527477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,427 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    788758205585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,236 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    244107574480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,071 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,071 miles
    Test number
    885477935099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    397094545659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail22,012 miles (+27)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,012 miles
    Test number
    711617445169
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass21,985 miles (+2,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,985 miles
    Test number
    755876130303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass19,824 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,824 miles
    Test number
    543439700216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass16,946 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,946 miles
    Test number
    908997008398
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on tread
  11. Pass16,111 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,111 miles
    Test number
    781890794056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,169 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,169 miles
    Test number
    258499971165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,251 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,251 miles
    Test number
    575969664254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,856 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,856 miles
    Test number
    568185353268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,002 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,002 miles
    Test number
    816267252225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    7,323 miles
    Test number
    514652790269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,323 miles (+1,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,323 miles
    Test number
    790752790286
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
  18. Pass5,731 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,731 miles
    Test number
    714043899223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,845 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,845 miles
    Test number
    280450388224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    1,798 miles
    Test number
    941402967237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GCW 101

What vehicle is registration GCW 101 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCW 101 on a green petrol MINI first used on 8 Oct 2004. 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 GCW 101 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCW 101 is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on GCW 101?
The MOT on GCW 101 is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GCW 101 done?
GCW 101 was recorded at 22,665 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 1,140 miles a year.
Has GCW 101 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCW 101 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on GCW 101 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 GCW 101 find?
GCW 101 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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