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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V17 WOWMOT history

V17 WOW is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

V17 WOW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,321 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 WOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 WOW was last recorded at 188,321 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,838 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
9,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,321 miles
  • 2025 – 187,838 miles
  • 2024 – 186,651 miles
  • 2023 – 173,679 miles
  • 2022 – 165,131 miles
  • 2021 – 158,757 miles
  • 2020 – 153,623 miles
  • 2019 – 144,712 miles
  • 2018 – 135,778 miles
  • 2017 – 126,352 miles
  • 2016 – 113,254 miles
  • 2015 – 100,975 miles
  • 2014 – 96,275 miles
  • 2013 – 89,784 miles
  • 2012 – 77,115 miles
  • 2010 – 59,077 miles
  • 2009 – 43,274 miles
  • 2008 – 25,128 miles
  • 2007 – 7,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,321 miles
  • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,321 miles (+483)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,321 miles
    Test number
    845263672256
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,838 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,838 miles
    Test number
    795357663742
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail187,838 miles (+1,187)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,838 miles
    Test number
    788899094820
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass186,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,651 miles
    Test number
    297011189611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,651 miles (+12,972)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,651 miles
    Test number
    933536199617
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,679 miles (+8,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,679 miles
    Test number
    299205491805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,131 miles
    Test number
    153461129655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,131 miles (+6,374)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,131 miles
    Test number
    368579707675
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,757 miles (+5,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    350234023857
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn very thin almost to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down at time of test

  10. Pass153,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,623 miles
    Test number
    395242188978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail153,623 miles (+8,911)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,623 miles
    Test number
    173557960812
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,712 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    445949701566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,778 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    177782952677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,352 miles (+13,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    211958971838
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass113,254 miles (+12,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    783278162712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass100,975 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    709779635207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,275 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    357062144404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,784 miles (+12,669)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    805486733233
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass77,115 miles (+18,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    949206182052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,077 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    164553100384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,993 miles (+15,719)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    534348190223
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc rusted

  22. Pass43,274 miles (+18,146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    871373789296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,128 miles (+17,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    622904038224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,990 miles
    Test number
    470756647262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 WOW

Does V17 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 WOW is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 WOW?
The MOT on V17 WOW is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 WOW done?
V17 WOW was recorded at 188,321 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
Has V17 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 WOW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 WOW 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 V17 WOW find?
V17 WOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front tyre obviously under inflated both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded, and 1 more.

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