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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

J8 VVSMOT history

J8 VVS is a grey petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

J8 VVS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,421 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VVS was last recorded at 67,421 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,131 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,421 miles
  • 2025 – 65,131 miles
  • 2024 – 62,817 miles
  • 2023 – 60,298 miles
  • 2022 – 56,514 miles
  • 2021 – 52,912 miles
  • 2020 – 50,322 miles
  • 2019 – 47,245 miles
  • 2018 – 44,428 miles
  • 2017 – 43,732 miles
  • 2016 – 37,951 miles
  • 2015 – 31,969 miles
  • 2014 – 25,265 miles
  • 2013 – 20,797 miles
  • 2012 – 11,621 miles
  • 2011 – 2,654 miles
  • 2010 – 1,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,421 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear exhaust section in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,421 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    906497714098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,131 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    769828913672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,817 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    646815035390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,298 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    420071543136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,514 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    172476458398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To all four hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass52,912 miles (+2,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    195891650538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front toback (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass50,322 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,322 miles
    Test number
    815442736567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,245 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    587256101469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,428 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    630381296503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,732 miles (+5,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    887128594697
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section in poor condition

  11. Pass37,951 miles (+5,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    240490919547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section in poor condition

  12. Pass31,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,969 miles
    Test number
    279486875033
    • NoteOil mist on steering rack

  13. Fail31,969 miles (+6,704)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,969 miles
    Test number
    297916975054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from sump plug
    • NoteOil mist on steering rack

  14. Pass25,265 miles (+4,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    298242674033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass20,797 miles (+9,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    385440973081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass11,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,621 miles
    Test number
    318190582049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,621 miles (+8,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,621 miles
    Test number
    818770382075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass2,654 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    2,654 miles
    Test number
    435277171045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass1,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    1,935 miles
    Test number
    121311560167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VVS

Does J8 VVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VVS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VVS?
The MOT on J8 VVS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VVS done?
J8 VVS was recorded at 67,421 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,163 miles a year.
Has J8 VVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VVS has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on J8 VVS 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 VVS find?
J8 VVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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