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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L26 VRAMOT history

L26 VRA is a red petrol MINI ONE first used on 15 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L26 VRA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,939 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 VRA was last recorded at 83,939 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,926 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,939 miles
  • 2025 – 76,998 miles
  • 2024 – 69,488 miles
  • 2023 – 62,032 miles
  • 2022 – 53,111 miles
  • 2021 – 44,630 miles
  • 2020 – 37,846 miles
  • 2019 – 33,314 miles
  • 2018 – 28,325 miles
  • 2017 – 24,759 miles
  • 2016 – 19,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,939 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    310046128586
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,926 miles (+6,928)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    963959383333
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily worn, corroded, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    889163633555
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,977 miles (+7,489)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    292711118516
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,488 miles (+7,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    515691948097
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn/ feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted, and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    263437485864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,032 miles (+8,921)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    126585464094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,111 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    328778498110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,630 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,630 miles
    Test number
    191810894034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,846 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    569275230627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,314 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    692978043895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    464832441772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,325 miles (+3,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    479772210962
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass24,759 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    596386195604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,806 miles
    Test number
    839444684536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 VRA

Does L26 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 VRA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 VRA?
The MOT on L26 VRA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 VRA done?
L26 VRA was recorded at 83,939 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has L26 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 VRA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 VRA 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 L26 VRA find?
L26 VRA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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