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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

T1 VALMOT history

T1 VAL is a white diesel MINI first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,585 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 VAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 VAL was last recorded at 97,585 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 6,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,094 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,491 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,585 miles
  • 2025 – 91,094 miles
  • 2024 – 85,697 miles
  • 2023 – 82,037 miles
  • 2022 – 78,697 miles
  • 2021 – 77,943 miles
  • 2020 – 73,317 miles
  • 2019 – 66,007 miles
  • 2018 – 57,597 miles
  • 2017 – 45,243 miles
  • 2016 – 20,305 miles
  • 2015 – 14,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    397892172305
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail97,585 miles (+6,491)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    340108964722
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass91,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,094 miles
    Test number
    480719307597
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail91,094 miles (+5,397)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,094 miles
    Test number
    488453099611
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass85,697 miles (+3,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    601838616917
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass82,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    155042639801
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail82,037 miles (+3,340)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    645516676093
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass78,697 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    525903807779
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass77,943 miles (+4,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    281427732282
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass73,317 miles (+7,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    708399734880
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,007 miles (+8,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    486836298840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass57,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    503519041756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail57,592 miles (+12,349)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    100432251505
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass45,243 miles (+24,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    471659952822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,305 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    522804955754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,429 miles
    Test number
    636201665007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 VAL

Does T1 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 VAL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 VAL?
The MOT on T1 VAL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 VAL done?
T1 VAL was recorded at 97,585 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has T1 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 VAL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 VAL 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 T1 VAL find?
T1 VAL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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