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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L18 VNCMOT history

L18 VNC is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L18 VNC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,382 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VNC was last recorded at 70,382 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,477 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,905 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,382 miles
  • 2025 – 62,477 miles
  • 2024 – 57,986 miles
  • 2023 – 55,848 miles
  • 2022 – 52,263 miles
  • 2021 – 50,373 miles
  • 2019 – 43,656 miles
  • 2018 – 38,929 miles
  • 2017 – 33,943 miles
  • 2016 – 27,824 miles
  • 2015 – 21,840 miles
  • 2013 – 14,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight corrosion to some underbody components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    508356815362
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,382 miles (+7,905)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    504568330004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,477 miles (+4,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    136132955269
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass57,986 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    466274993891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,985 miles (+2,137)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    171005962632
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass55,848 miles (+3,585)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    775458414348
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on.

  7. Pass52,263 miles (+1,890)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    497294938878
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: ns (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: slightly lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryLight / minor corrosion to some underbody components
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel/s slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

  8. Pass50,373 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    228995218086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,656 miles (+4,727)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    931620534252
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated *** (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre ***
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad wear indicator not connected / located
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM light on ***
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to some underbody components
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to some underbody components
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

  10. Pass38,929 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    906827492643
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to some underbody components
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

  11. Fail38,899 miles (+4,956)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    715950022447
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated front and rear (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate faded front and rear (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate letter/figure incomplete front and rear (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to some underbody components
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

  12. Pass33,943 miles (+6,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    100102730749
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels kerb damaged.
    • AdvisoryAll tyres kerb damaged.
    • AdvisoryEngine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Start to (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

  13. Pass27,824 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    116178436287
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  14. Fail27,811 miles (+5,971)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    513817082007
    • FailureNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  15. Pass21,840 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,840 miles
    Test number
    568460435067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,247 miles
    Test number
    338100873254
    • NoteN/s/f tyre near to wear limit

Questions about L18 VNC

Does L18 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VNC is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VNC?
The MOT on L18 VNC is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VNC done?
L18 VNC was recorded at 70,382 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has L18 VNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VNC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 VNC 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 L18 VNC find?
L18 VNC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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