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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S15 VRMMOT history

S15 VRM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

S15 VRM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,765 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 VRM was last recorded at 62,765 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,731 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,034 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,765 miles
  • 2025 – 60,731 miles
  • 2024 – 54,785 miles
  • 2023 – 52,105 miles
  • 2022 – 48,489 miles
  • 2021 – 47,290 miles
  • 2020 – 46,412 miles
  • 2019 – 45,259 miles
  • 2018 – 42,736 miles
  • 2017 – 40,174 miles
  • 2016 – 36,623 miles
  • 2015 – 34,518 miles
  • 2014 – 31,455 miles
  • 2013 – 28,496 miles
  • 2012 – 25,058 miles
  • 2010 – 16,132 miles
  • 2009 – 11,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,765 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    697382780343
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,765 miles (+2,034)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    664773348167
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    593997783730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Fail60,731 miles (+5,946)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    828645124301
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass54,785 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    987082736668
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box mountings defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  6. Fail54,773 miles (+2,668)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    409328372327
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box mountings defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  7. Pass52,105 miles (+3,616)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    536443257498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)

  8. Pass48,489 miles (+1,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    812980586612
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass47,290 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    511706503459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  10. Fail47,274 miles (+862)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    157333048174
    • MajorEmissions not tested after market tail pipe tip with mesh over the hole (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  11. Pass46,412 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    307337497946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,259 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    803417110742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail45,214 miles (+2,478)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    909443239331
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass42,736 miles (+2,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    635667407138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass40,174 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    873994470586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    623856538279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,623 miles (+2,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    897722996272
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass34,518 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    307143735401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOs rear tyres cracked but not to cords

  19. Fail34,518 miles (+3,063)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    478712835247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOs rear tyres cracked but not to cords

  20. Pass31,455 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    565710644215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers side front wiper split
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is nearly bold on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is nearly bold on inner edge and has cracks starting to form

  21. Fail31,455 miles (+2,959)1 failure8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    858419234255
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers side front wiper split
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is nearly bold on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is nearly bold on inner edge and has cracks starting to form

  22. Pass28,496 miles (+3,438)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,496 miles
    Test number
    446093633217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear silencer thin and corroded

  23. Pass25,058 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    849057632219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,132 miles
    Test number
    431418150261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,127 miles (+4,196)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,127 miles
    Test number
    401168650261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn

  26. Pass11,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,931 miles
    Test number
    342920359407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 VRM

Does S15 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 VRM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 VRM?
The MOT on S15 VRM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 VRM done?
S15 VRM was recorded at 62,765 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has S15 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 VRM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 VRM 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 S15 VRM find?
S15 VRM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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