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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L2 VSKMOT history

L2 VSK is a blue diesel MINI first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L2 VSK blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
96,788 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 VSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 VSK was last recorded at 96,788 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 4,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,825 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,963 miles
Average per year
5,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,788 miles
  • 2025 – 91,825 miles
  • 2024 – 88,480 miles
  • 2023 – 83,292 miles
  • 2022 – 77,491 miles
  • 2021 – 72,786 miles
  • 2020 – 66,204 miles
  • 2019 – 58,610 miles
  • 2018 – 51,937 miles
  • 2017 – 45,015 miles
  • 2016 – 39,010 miles
  • 2015 – 33,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,788 miles (+4,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    145478848700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    634554200599
    • 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. Fail91,825 miles (+3,345)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    116026438366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,480 miles (+5,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    469630255897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,292 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    407573594512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,290 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    689984095219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,491 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    138955663499
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted. Can not fully inspect vehicle.

  8. Fail77,491 miles (+4,705)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    306198236853
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted. Can not fully inspect vehicle.

  9. Pass72,786 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    576709493060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Slight damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail72,786 miles (+6,582)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    767577261127
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Slight damage to outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    572152845203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,204 miles (+7,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    430996171776
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,610 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    456917815686
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail58,610 miles (+6,673)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    886193166901
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass51,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    281592187377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,936 miles (+6,921)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    706202572692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass45,015 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    822001109283
    • AdvisoryUnable to detect emissions.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  18. Pass39,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    993706629517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,010 miles (+5,924)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    934080455552
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,086 miles
    Test number
    295913028281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 VSK

Does L2 VSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 VSK is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 VSK?
The MOT on L2 VSK is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 VSK done?
L2 VSK was recorded at 96,788 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
Has L2 VSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 VSK has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 VSK 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 L2 VSK find?
L2 VSK passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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