
MINI
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
V13 DCMMOT history
V13 DCM is a silver diesel MINI first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 201,309 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 DCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 DCM was last recorded at 201,309 miles on 11 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 201,308 miles · 30 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 12,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,309 miles
- 2025 – 184,009 miles
- 2024 – 169,477 miles
- 2023 – 160,250 miles
- 2022 – 147,837 miles
- 2020 – 129,397 miles
- 2019 – 102,441 miles
- 2017 – 88,076 miles
- 2016 – 77,543 miles
- 2015 – 73,284 miles
- 2014 – 58,767 miles
- 2013 – 45,012 miles
- 2012 – 30,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Underbody and components corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,309 miles (+1)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 201,309 miles
- Test number
- 710767931650
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail201,308 miles (+17,299)4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,308 miles
- Test number
- 654897117594
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass184,009 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 184,009 miles
- Test number
- 953560879745
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail184,009 miles (+14,532)3 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,009 miles
- Test number
- 907545495530
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,477 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 169,477 miles
- Test number
- 870488108750
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded
Fail169,477 miles (+9,227)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,477 miles
- Test number
- 155447857064
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded
Pass160,250 miles (+12,413)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 160,250 miles
- Test number
- 891016572571
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease [cant see where from] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes [slight corrosion] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off inner and outer [sidewall ran off [ADVISE CHANGING] (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing [ no sharp objects]
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded
Pass147,837 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 147,837 miles
- Test number
- 351428843606
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight grease found [unable to see where from] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing [no sharp objects]
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded
Fail147,837 miles (+18,440)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,837 miles
- Test number
- 696152663569
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight grease found [unable to see where from] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing [no sharp objects]
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on ---tyre pressure monitor nothing found [testable 1st january 2012]
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers not checked with no washers working OFFSIDE WIPER SPLIT BADLY
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroded
Pass129,397 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,397 miles
- Test number
- 291871185958
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front corner of rood is dented
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror back missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail129,397 miles (+15,423)5 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,397 miles
- Test number
- 146939187914
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front corner of rood is dented
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror back missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass113,974 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,974 miles
- Test number
- 568492025728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cant tell ,but some play that side?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail113,974 miles (+11,533)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,974 miles
- Test number
- 407958061949
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) cant tell ,but some play that side?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass102,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,441 miles
- Test number
- 221065200167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,441 miles (+14,365)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,441 miles
- Test number
- 498740498137
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))
Pass88,076 miles (+10,533)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 88,076 miles
- Test number
- 274832938738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,543 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 610032916426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked sidewall
- AdvisoryOil leak Slight
Fail77,543 miles (+4,259)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 672520606846
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Slight
Pass73,284 miles (+14,517)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,284 miles
- Test number
- 475593348392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,767 miles (+13,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,767 miles
- Test number
- 269945684124
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail45,012 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,012 miles
- Test number
- 656010993106
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass45,012 miles (+14,944)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,012 miles
- Test number
- 725800193142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,068 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,068 miles
- Test number
- 746052292133
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass30,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 30,068 miles
- Test number
- 875512192118
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about V13 DCM
- Does V13 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 DCM is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 DCM?
- The MOT on V13 DCM is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 DCM done?
- V13 DCM was recorded at 201,309 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 12,378 miles a year.
- Has V13 DCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 DCM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V13 DCM 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 V13 DCM find?
- V13 DCM passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 minor defects: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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