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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

J9 VAVMOT history

J9 VAV is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

J9 VAV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,233 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VAV was last recorded at 85,233 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 5,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,432 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,801 miles
Average per year
6,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,233 miles
  • 2024 – 79,432 miles
  • 2023 – 74,358 miles
  • 2022 – 68,367 miles
  • 2021 – 61,543 miles
  • 2020 – 57,831 miles
  • 2019 – 54,334 miles
  • 2018 – 42,870 miles
  • 2017 – 33,657 miles
  • 2016 – 21,574 miles
  • 2015 – 13,980 miles
  • 2014 – 10,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,233 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,233 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    424939093252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,432 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    647586676407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,358 miles (+5,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    629066363780
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass68,367 miles (+6,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    727732161497
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass61,543 miles (+3,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    168445350749
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass57,831 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    813412421392
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass54,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    693486174938
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail54,334 miles (+11,464)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    488136580102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass42,870 miles (+9,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    320944613150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass33,657 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    372392508823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,574 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    126188973465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,980 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,980 miles
    Test number
    266275344122
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror casing loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  13. Pass10,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,534 miles
    Test number
    839536784263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,534 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,534 miles
    Test number
    367486184203
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about J9 VAV

Does J9 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VAV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 VAV?
The MOT on J9 VAV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 VAV done?
J9 VAV was recorded at 85,233 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,672 miles a year.
Has J9 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VAV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on J9 VAV 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 J9 VAV find?
J9 VAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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