MINI Cooper S
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP12 VFEMOT history
LP12 VFE is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 72,435 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VFE was last recorded at 72,435 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 7,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,604 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,831 miles
- Average per year
- 5,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,435 miles
- 2025 – 64,604 miles
- 2024 – 51,094 miles
- 2023 – 39,586 miles
- 2022 – 33,997 miles
- 2021 – 28,800 miles
- 2020 – 23,343 miles
- 2019 – 18,329 miles
- 2018 – 14,576 miles
- 2017 – 10,808 miles
- 2016 – 8,847 miles
- 2015 – 7,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,435 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front suspension upper mounting rubbers starting to split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,435 miles (+7,831)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 72,435 miles
- Test number
- 476934618309
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,604 miles (+13,510)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,604 miles
- Test number
- 522433400571
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension leg rubber mount starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 886614996393
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking inbetween treads
- AdvisoryFront suspension upper mounting rubbers starting to split
Fail51,094 miles (+11,508)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 231152770361
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking inbetween treads
- AdvisoryFront suspension upper mounting rubbers starting to split
Pass39,586 miles (+5,589)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 39,586 miles
- Test number
- 266467919631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension leg rubber mounting starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,997 miles (+5,197)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 33,997 miles
- Test number
- 409584922173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,800 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 28,800 miles
- Test number
- 272354783887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,799 miles (+5,456)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,799 miles
- Test number
- 741202064499
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,343 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 23,343 miles
- Test number
- 845260587335
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass18,329 miles (+3,753)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 18,329 miles
- Test number
- 682297488589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,576 miles (+3,768)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 14,576 miles
- Test number
- 251000883764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,808 miles (+1,961)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 10,808 miles
- Test number
- 950648449993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 8,847 miles
- Test number
- 170128467174
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail8,847 miles (+1,309)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,847 miles
- Test number
- 950474724800
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass7,538 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 7,538 miles
- Test number
- 242909426949
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUTS ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL
- AdvisoryN/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTY BOLD INNER EDGE
Questions about LP12 VFE
- Does LP12 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VFE is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VFE?
- The MOT on LP12 VFE is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 VFE done?
- LP12 VFE was recorded at 72,435 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VFE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VFE 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 LP12 VFE find?
- LP12 VFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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