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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

L1 VWEMOT history

L1 VWE is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 20 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 40,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
40,415 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VWE
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
2018
First used
20 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VWE was last recorded at 40,415 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,318 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,097 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,415 miles
  • 2025 – 36,318 miles
  • 2024 – 30,140 miles
  • 2023 – 29,037 miles
  • 2022 – 22,138 miles
  • 2021 – 17,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 14 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,415 miles (+4,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    263804770779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass36,318 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,318 miles
    Test number
    411645314045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail36,307 miles (+6,167)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    674446102019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BROKEN UP AND PART FELL OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OVER HEATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass30,140 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    156774222383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,037 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    153911141556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,138 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    931534668197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    17,872 miles
    Test number
    618732220447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VWE

Does L1 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VWE is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 VWE?
The MOT on L1 VWE is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VWE done?
L1 VWE was recorded at 40,415 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has L1 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VWE has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 VWE 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 L1 VWE find?
L1 VWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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