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MINI (R60)

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VJOMOT history

LS12 VJO is a black petrol MINI (R60) first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 35,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS12 VJO black MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,263 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R60)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VJO was last recorded at 35,263 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2017: 11,530 miles, lower than 15,060 miles on 1 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,494 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
2,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,263 miles
  • 2025 – 33,494 miles
  • 2024 – 31,467 miles
  • 2023 – 29,540 miles
  • 2022 – 25,829 miles
  • 2021 – 22,416 miles
  • 2020 – 21,045 miles
  • 2019 – 17,010 miles
  • 2018 – 14,900 miles
  • 2017 – 11,588 miles
  • 2016 – 15,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,263 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    428642070977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail35,263 miles (+1,769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    205942887599
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass33,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    111724608855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail33,494 miles (+2,027)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    360866506486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White light not Red (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass31,467 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    521673756374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,540 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    711353340216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,829 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    157331062499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,416 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,416 miles
    Test number
    563841198043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,045 miles
    Test number
    228893517906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,045 miles (+4,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,045 miles
    Test number
    972832474602
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass17,010 miles (+2,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    17,010 miles
    Test number
    901811541789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass14,900 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    181746354388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,588 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,588 miles
    Test number
    953801280165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,530 miles (-3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    11,530 miles
    Test number
    440745552390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass15,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,060 miles
    Test number
    228744705946
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass11,202 km4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,202 km
    Test number
    308139365082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

Questions about LS12 VJO

Does LS12 VJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VJO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VJO?
The MOT on LS12 VJO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VJO done?
LS12 VJO was recorded at 35,263 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,000 miles a year.
Has LS12 VJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VJO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 VJO find?
LS12 VJO passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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