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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

V18 VLEMOT history

V18 VLE is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 37,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,124 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 VLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 VLE was last recorded at 37,124 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,604 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,124 miles
  • 2025 – 34,604 miles
  • 2024 – 31,392 miles
  • 2023 – 28,842 miles
  • 2022 – 25,683 miles
  • 2021 – 22,532 miles
  • 2020 – 20,173 miles
  • 2019 – 16,035 miles
  • 2018 – 12,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,124 miles (+2,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,124 miles
    Test number
    568268463826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,604 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    453414293397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass31,392 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    849140108306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,842 miles (+3,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    481507602032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass25,683 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    247316428973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,532 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,532 miles
    Test number
    668813730442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,173 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    155972310593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    16,035 miles
    Test number
    601178442995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail16,035 miles (+3,331)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,035 miles
    Test number
    889378396670
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass12,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    12,704 miles
    Test number
    937149488522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 VLE

Does V18 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 VLE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 VLE?
The MOT on V18 VLE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 VLE done?
V18 VLE was recorded at 37,124 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has V18 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 VLE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V18 VLE 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 V18 VLE find?
V18 VLE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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