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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L23 WULMOT history

L23 WUL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L23 WUL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,439 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 WUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 WUL was last recorded at 124,439 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,356 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,439 miles
  • 2024 – 124,356 miles
  • 2022 – 124,301 miles
  • 2019 – 104,174 miles
  • 2017 – 87,653 miles
  • 2016 – 77,386 miles
  • 2015 – 68,949 miles
  • 2014 – 59,851 miles
  • 2013 – 47,804 miles
  • 2012 – 39,865 miles
  • 2011 – 33,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,439 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,439 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    849350219074
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,356 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,356 miles
    Test number
    107082091921
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    360824319277
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,301 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    999865101796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,054 km (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    184,054 km
    Test number
    532874965832
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,976 km1 dangerous9 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,976 km
    Test number
    224121590334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber snapped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass104,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    392561054997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,174 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    739563412958
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,832 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,832 km
    Test number
    436395432627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    845595433949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,653 miles (+10,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    239655545369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass77,386 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    355038312493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,949 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    922297945582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,908 miles (+9,057)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    822866849076
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  15. Pass59,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    379713964425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,851 miles (+12,047)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    568633564206
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass47,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    457014883288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,804 miles (+7,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    965944883299
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Fail39,865 miles (+6,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    695681122394
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass33,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    127289511307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,016 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    505329311331
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L23 WUL

Does L23 WUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 WUL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 WUL?
The MOT on L23 WUL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 WUL done?
L23 WUL was recorded at 124,439 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has L23 WUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 WUL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 WUL 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 L23 WUL find?
L23 WUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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