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MINI Cooper S Auto

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,600 cc

LR12 VLPMOT history

LR12 VLP is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S Auto first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Auto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VLP was last recorded at 103,990 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,232 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,758 miles
Average per year
7,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,990 miles
  • 2025 – 102,232 miles
  • 2024 – 100,040 miles
  • 2023 – 97,482 miles
  • 2022 – 94,226 miles
  • 2021 – 87,792 miles
  • 2020 – 82,002 miles
  • 2019 – 71,270 miles
  • 2018 – 59,029 miles
  • 2017 – 40,781 miles
  • 2016 – 25,871 miles
  • 2015 – 16,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,990 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion in some spots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion in some spots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,990 miles (+1,758)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    924965858125
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion in some spots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavy corrosion in some spots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass102,232 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,232 miles
    Test number
    712153934326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,040 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,040 miles
    Test number
    823238225898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,482 miles (+3,256)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    141489862807
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,226 miles (+6,434)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    566851786253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    635762811216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail87,792 miles (+5,790)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    212649960586
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,002 miles (+10,732)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    592566163021
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,270 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    503233354859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,029 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    682258168808
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts to the tred but not in excess to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail59,029 miles (+18,248)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    901398448811
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts to the tred but not in excess to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass40,781 miles (+14,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    606962295975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,871 miles (+9,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    705179794429
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass16,756 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,756 miles
    Test number
    129538145419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 VLP

Does LR12 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VLP is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VLP?
The MOT on LR12 VLP is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VLP done?
LR12 VLP was recorded at 103,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,846 miles a year.
Has LR12 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VLP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR12 VLP 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 LR12 VLP find?
LR12 VLP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers swept area; nearside rear coil spring corroded heavy corrosion in some spots; offside rear coil spring corroded heavy corrosion in some spots, and 1 more.

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