MINI Cooper S
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
T8 VAUMOT history
T8 VAU is a white petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,160 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 VAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 VAU was last recorded at 73,160 miles on 5 May 2026, 9,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,227 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,933 miles
- Average per year
- 4,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,160 miles
- 2025 – 63,227 miles
- 2024 – 51,157 miles
- 2023 – 39,020 miles
- 2022 – 33,927 miles
- 2021 – 27,258 miles
- 2020 – 25,946 miles
- 2019 – 22,708 miles
- 2017 – 17,318 miles
- 2016 – 15,369 miles
- 2015 – 14,069 miles
- 2014 – 12,492 miles
- 2013 – 10,092 miles
- 2012 – 8,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,160 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,160 miles (+9,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,160 miles
- Test number
- 812138480894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,227 miles (+12,070)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 63,227 miles
- Test number
- 419169987484
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,157 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 51,157 miles
- Test number
- 132672911143
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail51,105 miles (+12,085)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,105 miles
- Test number
- 405262627556
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 39,020 miles
- Test number
- 259829209983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,020 miles (+5,093)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,020 miles
- Test number
- 496612021685
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,927 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 33,927 miles
- Test number
- 761613807281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,258 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 27,258 miles
- Test number
- 209506624071
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass25,946 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 25,946 miles
- Test number
- 990205252842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,939 miles (+3,231)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,939 miles
- Test number
- 496946320427
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass22,708 miles (+5,390)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 22,708 miles
- Test number
- 764148714370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,318 miles
- Test number
- 572178767581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,318 miles (+1,949)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,318 miles
- Test number
- 969522094150
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass15,369 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 15,369 miles
- Test number
- 618315212571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,368 miles (+1,299)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,368 miles
- Test number
- 459067436512
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass14,069 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 14,069 miles
- Test number
- 107803765115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,492 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 12,492 miles
- Test number
- 828932064187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,092 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 10,092 miles
- Test number
- 756677253141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 8,354 miles
- Test number
- 438008752180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 VAU
- Does T8 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VAU is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T8 VAU?
- The MOT on T8 VAU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 VAU done?
- T8 VAU was recorded at 73,160 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
- Has T8 VAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 VAU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T8 VAU 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 T8 VAU find?
- T8 VAU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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