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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L16 VESMOT history

L16 VES is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,379 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VES was last recorded at 85,379 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,344 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,379 miles
  • 2025 – 84,155 miles
  • 2024 – 79,981 miles
  • 2023 – 73,676 miles
  • 2022 – 63,081 miles
  • 2021 – 50,357 miles
  • 2020 – 43,802 miles
  • 2019 – 36,839 miles
  • 2018 – 30,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,379 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,379 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    334708656066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,344 miles (+1,189)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    244277602880
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just met

  3. Pass84,155 miles (+4,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    207003078227
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,981 miles (+6,305)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    555393995322
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve worn/insecure

  5. Pass73,676 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    573856626758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,081 miles (+12,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    847143262115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,357 miles (+6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    376969242246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    340422681482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,802 miles (+6,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    206934728948
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass36,839 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    638864498389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    653399897522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VES

Does L16 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VES is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VES?
The MOT on L16 VES is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VES done?
L16 VES was recorded at 85,379 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,842 miles a year.
Has L16 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VES has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 VES 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 L16 VES find?
L16 VES passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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