
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass85,233 miles (+5,801)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 85,233 miles
- Test number
- 424939093252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,432 miles (+5,074)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 79,432 miles
- Test number
- 647586676407
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass33,657 miles (+12,083)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 33,657 miles
- Test number
- 372392508823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,574 miles (+7,594)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 21,574 miles
- Test number
- 126188973465
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass10,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 10,534 miles
- Test number
- 839536784263
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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