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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S44 VABMOT history

S44 VAB is a blue diesel MINI first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S44 VAB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,742 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VAB was last recorded at 94,742 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,723 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,019 miles
Average per year
5,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,742 miles
  • 2024 – 91,723 miles
  • 2023 – 88,823 miles
  • 2022 – 85,215 miles
  • 2021 – 81,277 miles
  • 2020 – 79,237 miles
  • 2019 – 78,018 miles
  • 2018 – 72,466 miles
  • 2017 – 64,712 miles
  • 2016 – 46,248 miles
  • 2015 – 37,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,742 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    400767166146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,723 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    932409056475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,823 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    473491341721
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail88,819 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    881422810301
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass85,215 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    982397106043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,277 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    198409503687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,237 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    668183055048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,018 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    314824163190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    721756466976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail72,466 miles (+7,754)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    153998420700
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass64,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    545552987691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn
    • AdvisoryA number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

  12. Fail64,712 miles (+18,464)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    151673321632
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn
    • AdvisoryA number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

  13. Pass46,248 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    748661179111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,438 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    147349372996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,385 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    274097416774
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S44 VAB

Does S44 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VAB is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 VAB?
The MOT on S44 VAB is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VAB done?
S44 VAB was recorded at 94,742 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,661 miles a year.
Has S44 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VAB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 VAB 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 S44 VAB find?
S44 VAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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