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MINI Cooper Auto

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L20 VSHMOT history

L20 VSH is a blue petrol MINI Cooper Auto first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,004 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 VSH was last recorded at 117,004 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,659 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,345 miles
Average per year
10,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,004 miles
  • 2025 – 106,659 miles
  • 2024 – 96,230 miles
  • 2023 – 87,705 miles
  • 2022 – 79,559 miles
  • 2021 – 72,746 miles
  • 2020 – 67,493 miles
  • 2019 – 48,980 miles
  • 2018 – 30,805 miles
  • 2017 – 17,083 miles
  • 2016 – 15,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,004 miles
  • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,004 miles (+10,345)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    600167457435
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,659 miles (+10,429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,659 miles
    Test number
    389219963891
    • MinorOffside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass96,230 miles (+8,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    986890847856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in rear centre fog light

  4. Pass87,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    397368831714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail87,705 miles (+8,146)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    101248670300
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass79,559 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    345500487187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,746 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    158466122917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,493 miles (+18,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    117669634351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,980 miles (+18,175)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    214005621342
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,805 miles (+13,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    963426021539
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

  11. Pass17,083 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    381437439644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,948 miles
    Test number
    153559211145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 VSH

Does L20 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VSH is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 VSH?
The MOT on L20 VSH is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 VSH done?
L20 VSH was recorded at 117,004 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 10,525 miles a year.
Has L20 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 VSH has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 VSH 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 L20 VSH find?
L20 VSH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, and 2 more.

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