MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
S18 VAWMOT history
S18 VAW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,236 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 VAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 VAW was last recorded at 98,236 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 8,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,791 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,445 miles
- Average per year
- 4,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,236 miles
- 2025 – 89,791 miles
- 2024 – 84,517 miles
- 2023 – 83,633 miles
- 2022 – 81,593 miles
- 2021 – 79,662 miles
- 2019 – 75,195 miles
- 2018 – 70,110 miles
- 2017 – 63,067 miles
- 2016 – 55,202 miles
- 2015 – 52,299 miles
- 2014 – 50,158 miles
- 2013 – 47,217 miles
- 2012 – 42,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,236 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,236 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,236 miles
- Test number
- 945828597003
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,791 miles (+5,274)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,791 miles
- Test number
- 690600146796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,517 miles (+884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,517 miles
- Test number
- 204767769329
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,633 miles (+2,040)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 83,633 miles
- Test number
- 361579070084
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,593 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 81,593 miles
- Test number
- 962087686097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,662 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,662 miles
- Test number
- 361460550149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Position / Stop lamp not working. Bulb holder stuck / jammed.
Fail79,662 miles (+4,467)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,662 miles
- Test number
- 847646868991
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Position / Stop lamp not working. Bulb holder stuck / jammed.
Pass75,195 miles (+5,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,195 miles
- Test number
- 413927902041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,110 miles (+7,043)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,110 miles
- Test number
- 860214998722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,067 miles (+7,865)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,067 miles
- Test number
- 401764798448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 55,202 miles
- Test number
- 370044405322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,198 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,198 miles
- Test number
- 720087183169
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17V (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,299 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 52,299 miles
- Test number
- 168066675157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,158 miles (+2,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,158 miles
- Test number
- 518705174109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,217 miles (+27)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 47,217 miles
- Test number
- 256335973191
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn
Fail47,190 miles (+4,741)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,190 miles
- Test number
- 538971173176
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn
Pass42,449 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 318758072146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,806 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 41,806 miles
- Test number
- 355737922052
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
Questions about S18 VAW
- Does S18 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 VAW is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 VAW?
- The MOT on S18 VAW is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 VAW done?
- S18 VAW was recorded at 98,236 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
- Has S18 VAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 VAW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on S18 VAW 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 S18 VAW find?
- S18 VAW passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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