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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

T18 OLUMOT history

T18 OLU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 2 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,781 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 OLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 OLU was last recorded at 126,781 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,213 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,568 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,781 miles
  • 2025 – 120,213 miles
  • 2024 – 113,230 miles
  • 2023 – 105,795 miles
  • 2022 – 105,596 miles
  • 2021 – 105,495 miles
  • 2020 – 105,371 miles
  • 2019 – 104,998 miles
  • 2018 – 104,402 miles
  • 2017 – 97,940 miles
  • 2016 – 96,297 miles
  • 2015 – 92,006 miles
  • 2014 – 82,426 miles
  • 2013 – 74,962 miles
  • 2012 – 70,814 miles
  • 2011 – 66,297 miles
  • 2010 – 60,641 miles
  • 2009 – 54,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,781 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,781 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,781 miles
    Test number
    928340000334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    755308153162
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  3. Fail120,212 miles (+6,982)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,212 miles
    Test number
    984554802450
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  4. Pass113,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    516639658540
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens Cracked

  5. Fail113,230 miles (+7,435)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    820408594891
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens Cracked

  6. Pass105,795 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    492159287777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED / DAMAGED

  7. Pass105,596 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    525149898313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,554 miles (+59)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    754954236676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    792454114809
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,495 miles (+124)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    731478988746
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) contaminated Partial pads dissolved (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    413111955099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail105,371 miles (+373)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    989431921231
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass104,998 miles (+596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    365568098127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,402 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    440310675080
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust braket snapped, but exhaust supported.

  15. Pass97,940 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    929665007868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,297 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    733309040803
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail96,223 miles (+4,217)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,223 miles
    Test number
    224831652045
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass92,006 miles (+9,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,006 miles
    Test number
    777895765065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,426 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    255040244404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,962 miles (+50)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    295824393003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet warning lamp on
    • NoteBoth rear seat belts slow to retract
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront of vehicle has damage
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  21. Fail74,912 miles (+4,098)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    687129383087
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  22. Pass70,814 miles (+4,517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    958183992002
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
    • NoteREAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

  23. Pass66,297 miles (+5,656)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    325681591057
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass60,641 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    502430190037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail60,641 miles (+6,029)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    944860290062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass54,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    452993469061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about T18 OLU

Does T18 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 OLU is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 OLU?
The MOT on T18 OLU is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 OLU done?
T18 OLU was recorded at 126,781 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has T18 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 OLU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 OLU 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 T18 OLU find?
T18 OLU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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