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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 VUBMOT history

LT12 VUB is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 8,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LT12 VUB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
8,308 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VUB was last recorded at 8,308 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,141 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,308 miles
  • 2025 – 8,141 miles
  • 2024 – 7,950 miles
  • 2023 – 7,707 miles
  • 2022 – 7,652 miles
  • 2021 – 7,606 miles
  • 2020 – 7,585 miles
  • 2019 – 7,534 miles
  • 2018 – 7,404 miles
  • 2017 – 7,294 miles
  • 2016 – 7,067 miles
  • 2015 – 6,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,308 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,308 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    8,308 miles
    Test number
    255560264285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    8,141 miles
    Test number
    963854611096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail8,141 miles (+191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,141 miles
    Test number
    793828611339
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass7,950 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    7,950 miles
    Test number
    486679700809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,707 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    7,707 miles
    Test number
    100868154973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,652 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    7,652 miles
    Test number
    544284943283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail7,649 miles (+43)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,649 miles
    Test number
    140884005701
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass7,606 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,606 miles
    Test number
    754007254183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass7,585 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    7,585 miles
    Test number
    721503344209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack in tread
  10. Pass7,534 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    7,534 miles
    Test number
    302114031072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,404 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    7,404 miles
    Test number
    856615890295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,294 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    7,294 miles
    Test number
    227092567576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,067 miles
    Test number
    393150333783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail7,063 miles (+549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,063 miles
    Test number
    783564127007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass6,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,514 miles
    Test number
    926893765074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VUB

Does LT12 VUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VUB is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VUB?
The MOT on LT12 VUB is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VUB done?
LT12 VUB was recorded at 8,308 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 163 miles a year.
Has LT12 VUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VUB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VUB 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 LT12 VUB find?
LT12 VUB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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