
MINI
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L8 WFHMOT history
L8 WFH is a red petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,667 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 WFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 WFH was last recorded at 117,667 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Apr 2010: 24,763 miles, lower than 26,236 miles on 14 Jan 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,451 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,216 miles
- Average per year
- 5,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,667 miles
- 2024 – 111,451 miles
- 2023 – 104,334 miles
- 2022 – 95,247 miles
- 2021 – 88,966 miles
- 2020 – 86,538 miles
- 2019 – 83,848 miles
- 2018 – 77,161 miles
- 2017 – 71,232 miles
- 2016 – 69,876 miles
- 2015 – 67,464 miles
- 2014 – 62,972 miles
- 2013 – 55,053 miles
- 2012 – 47,175 miles
- 2011 – 41,744 miles
- 2010 – 24,763 miles
- 2009 – 26,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective defective but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,667 miles (+6,216)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,667 miles
- Test number
- 478681126421
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective defective but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,451 miles (+11)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,451 miles
- Test number
- 595351056876
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective and center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail111,440 miles (+12)6 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,440 miles
- Test number
- 968204916605
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps all (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective and center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail111,428 miles (+7,094)10 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,428 miles
- Test number
- 776548824098
- MajorFront Bumper insecure Radiator Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Front (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both center rubbers split & rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,334 miles (+34)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,334 miles
- Test number
- 372277465137
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlight image vague
Fail104,300 miles (+9,053)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,300 miles
- Test number
- 843745780143
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,247 miles (+6,281)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 95,247 miles
- Test number
- 440343150387
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHead light images vague
Pass88,966 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 88,966 miles
- Test number
- 685965458646
- MinorReversing lamp insecure incorrect colour (4.6.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,965 miles (+2,427)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,965 miles
- Test number
- 143515019658
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorReversing lamp insecure incorrect colour (4.6.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,538 miles (+2,690)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,538 miles
- Test number
- 549691925444
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps tarnished
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,848 miles (+61)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,848 miles
- Test number
- 630438280710
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four service brake (1.2.1 (e))
Fail83,787 miles (+323)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,787 miles
- Test number
- 338113774520
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four service brake (1.2.1 (e))
Fail83,464 miles (+6,303)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,464 miles
- Test number
- 424809667376
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens missing (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine is covered in oil.
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes are corroding.
- AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged.
- AdvisoryHeadlights are deteriorating.
- AdvisoryRear tyres are perishing.
- AdvisoryTPMS light is on.
Pass77,161 miles (+5,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,161 miles
- Test number
- 143421432796
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin.
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass71,232 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,232 miles
- Test number
- 836033117949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,232 miles (+1,356)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,232 miles
- Test number
- 690039227532
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,876 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,876 miles
- Test number
- 989325806402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryE m l on
Fail69,876 miles (+2,412)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,876 miles
- Test number
- 714124597844
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryE m l on
Pass67,464 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,464 miles
- Test number
- 277419165138
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail67,464 miles (+4,492)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,464 miles
- Test number
- 315999365196
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass62,972 miles (+7,919)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,972 miles
- Test number
- 888597264171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 495683663183
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail55,052 miles (+566)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,052 miles
- Test number
- 338823063185
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,486 miles
- Test number
- 688499383077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,486 miles (+7,311)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,486 miles
- Test number
- 628987083023
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvis water leak from radiator
Pass47,175 miles (+5,431)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 679922082070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,744 miles (+16,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,744 miles
- Test number
- 828412081008
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,763 miles (-1,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 24,763 miles
- Test number
- 981151790081
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass26,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 26,236 miles
- Test number
- 804204919061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 WFH
- Does L8 WFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WFH is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 WFH?
- The MOT on L8 WFH is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 WFH done?
- L8 WFH was recorded at 117,667 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,420 miles a year.
- Has L8 WFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 WFH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 WFH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 WFH find?
- L8 WFH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective defective but exhaust still secure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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