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MINI (R60)

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 VTJMOT history

LP12 VTJ is a black diesel MINI (R60) first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,287 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R60)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VTJ was last recorded at 121,287 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,498 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,789 miles
Average per year
7,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,287 miles
  • 2025 – 114,498 miles
  • 2024 – 110,660 miles
  • 2023 – 104,418 miles
  • 2022 – 95,617 miles
  • 2021 – 87,666 miles
  • 2020 – 81,134 miles
  • 2019 – 74,842 miles
  • 2018 – 65,273 miles
  • 2017 – 57,124 miles
  • 2016 – 48,711 miles
  • 2015 – 41,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,287 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,287 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,287 miles
    Test number
    611897518734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    956059694445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the rear shockers and front lower suspension arms
  3. Fail114,498 miles (+3,838)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    804065387054
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the rear shockers and front lower suspension arms
  4. Pass110,660 miles (+6,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    370519764350
    • AdvisoryNail in the o/s rear tyre, n/s rear tyre cracking on the outer side wall, front tyres worn on edges, both just ok at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight bind on the o/s front wheel
  5. Pass104,418 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    638208970193
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stopper
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail104,414 miles (+8,797)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    438397091918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stopper
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass95,617 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    463313948508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,666 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    462283982109
    • AdvisoryTpms warning on
  9. Pass81,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    769058574731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail81,134 miles (+6,292)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    420528997745
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking @ filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  11. Pass74,842 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    198257672667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,273 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    635052349216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,124 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    142949919240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,711 miles (+7,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    546084565184
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
  15. Pass41,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    525427915231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VTJ

Does LP12 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VTJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VTJ?
The MOT on LP12 VTJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VTJ done?
LP12 VTJ was recorded at 121,287 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 7,217 miles a year.
Has LP12 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VTJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 VTJ 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 VTJ find?
LP12 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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