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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S12 VJFMOT history

S12 VJF is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,425 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VJF was last recorded at 64,425 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2016: 16,439 miles, lower than 102,347 miles on 27 Feb 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,946 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,425 miles
  • 2025 – 60,946 miles
  • 2024 – 57,184 miles
  • 2023 – 52,122 miles
  • 2022 – 48,729 miles
  • 2021 – 45,253 miles
  • 2020 – 41,418 miles
  • 2019 – 36,220 miles
  • 2018 – 29,569 miles
  • 2017 – 23,409 miles
  • 2016 – 16,439 miles
  • 2015 – 102,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe is damaged
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,425 miles (+3,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,425 miles
    Test number
    791650696090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,946 miles (+3,762)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    952361251143
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront position lights not working when ignition off
  3. Pass57,184 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    887067220200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,119 miles (+4,997)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    678780675640
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on coilover, inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on coilover, inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (f))
  5. Pass52,122 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,122 miles
    Test number
    383448780443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,729 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    677247983829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,253 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    970576762698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,418 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    669650048893
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass36,220 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    244470864603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE
  10. Pass29,569 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    141028067867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,409 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    409501917424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,439 miles (-85,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,439 miles
    Test number
    425858164661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    439558555067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 VJF

Does S12 VJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VJF is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 VJF?
The MOT on S12 VJF is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 VJF done?
S12 VJF was recorded at 64,425 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
Has S12 VJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VJF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 VJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 VJF find?
S12 VJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front exhaust flexi pipe is damaged; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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