MINI (R57)
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
J8 VTOMOT history
J8 VTO is a silver diesel MINI (R57) first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 153,186 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- (R57)
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VTO was last recorded at 153,186 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 14,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,511 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,675 miles
- Average per year
- 11,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,186 miles
- 2024 – 138,511 miles
- 2023 – 120,366 miles
- 2022 – 108,989 miles
- 2021 – 106,843 miles
- 2020 – 101,655 miles
- 2019 – 94,467 miles
- 2018 – 84,867 miles
- 2017 – 72,431 miles
- 2016 – 60,440 miles
- 2015 – 44,918 miles
- 2014 – 26,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,186 miles
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,186 miles (+14,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,186 miles
- Test number
- 590062755034
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,511 miles (+18,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 138,511 miles
- Test number
- 999806054473
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged x 2 slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,366 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 120,366 miles
- Test number
- 380422257975
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,366 miles (+11,377)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,366 miles
- Test number
- 743651135175
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,989 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,989 miles
- Test number
- 745706754854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,843 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 106,843 miles
- Test number
- 589701506799
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,797 miles (+5,142)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,797 miles
- Test number
- 830384841780
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,655 miles (+7,188)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,655 miles
- Test number
- 368468705559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,467 miles (+9,600)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,467 miles
- Test number
- 576242398673
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,867 miles (+12,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,867 miles
- Test number
- 927495420208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,431 miles (+11,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,431 miles
- Test number
- 524567796409
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,440 miles (+15,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 60,440 miles
- Test number
- 211519409064
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass44,918 miles (+18,479)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,918 miles
- Test number
- 773714186848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,439 miles
- Test number
- 327606564436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VTO
- Does J8 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VTO is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VTO?
- The MOT on J8 VTO is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 VTO done?
- J8 VTO was recorded at 153,186 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 11,482 miles a year.
- Has J8 VTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VTO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on J8 VTO 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 J8 VTO find?
- J8 VTO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front road wheel slightly distorted; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s.
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