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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S5 WVRMOT history

S5 WVR is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

S5 WVR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,696 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 WVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 WVR was last recorded at 97,696 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 3,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,547 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,149 miles
Average per year
4,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,696 miles
  • 2024 – 94,547 miles
  • 2023 – 90,678 miles
  • 2022 – 89,201 miles
  • 2021 – 86,829 miles
  • 2020 – 85,520 miles
  • 2019 – 83,487 miles
  • 2018 – 80,391 miles
  • 2017 – 75,627 miles
  • 2016 – 71,514 miles
  • 2015 – 67,150 miles
  • 2014 – 61,952 miles
  • 2013 – 54,918 miles
  • 2012 – 44,335 miles
  • 2011 – 36,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,696 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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,696 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    455756542221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,547 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    897579065471
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,490 miles (+3,812)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    587578026297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,678 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    312900909348
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,678 miles (+1,477)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    451749629953
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,201 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    212631054952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,829 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    694109184066
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to windscreen

  8. Fail86,827 miles (+1,307)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    803756751383
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to windscreen

  9. Pass85,520 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    290182238038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,487 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    711123944507
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  11. Fail83,485 miles (+3,094)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    404741354888
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  12. Pass80,391 miles (+4,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    788994366017
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS S/;LIP
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BACKING PLATE CORODIED

  13. Pass75,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    174995960497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail75,627 miles (+4,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    296312530865
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    753203451581
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH OUTTER WEAR FRONT TYRES
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail71,514 miles (+4,364)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    486237446053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH OUTTER WEAR FRONT TYRES
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass67,150 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    760525679465
    • AdvisoryCHIELD SEAT FITTED TO REAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass61,952 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    238130134382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,918 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    607746723392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,153 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    636495663068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,335 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    287455462072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,480 miles
    Test number
    498225451044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail36,480 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,480 miles
    Test number
    837599041019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 WVR

Does S5 WVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 WVR is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 WVR?
The MOT on S5 WVR is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 WVR done?
S5 WVR was recorded at 97,696 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 4,164 miles a year.
Has S5 WVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 WVR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 WVR 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 S5 WVR find?
S5 WVR passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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