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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V20 MCLMOT history

V20 MCL is an orange diesel MINI first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

V20 MCL orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
111,072 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 MCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 MCL was last recorded at 111,072 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,985 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
7,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,072 miles
  • 2025 – 108,985 miles
  • 2024 – 101,667 miles
  • 2023 – 86,692 miles
  • 2022 – 70,733 miles
  • 2021 – 55,934 miles
  • 2020 – 53,807 miles
  • 2019 – 52,000 miles
  • 2018 – 42,405 miles
  • 2017 – 39,648 miles
  • 2016 – 35,145 miles
  • 2015 – 27,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,072 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,072 miles (+2,087)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,072 miles
    Test number
    837584080731
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass108,985 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,985 miles
    Test number
    239386288210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    892312342026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail101,667 miles (+14,975)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    424598829498
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended [unchecke] due to covers and stuff on seats (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass86,692 miles (+15,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    360101293649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass70,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    179196161146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail70,733 miles (+14,799)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    754316690399
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass55,934 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    175886676099
    • 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))
  9. Pass53,807 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    466685654765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,000 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    432432489540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,405 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    715427732235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,648 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    748010698252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail39,642 miles (+4,497)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    822035096911
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass35,145 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    889499201374
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass27,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    925943635552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has wear to outside edge

Questions about V20 MCL

Does V20 MCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 MCL is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 MCL?
The MOT on V20 MCL 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 V20 MCL done?
V20 MCL was recorded at 111,072 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,944 miles a year.
Has V20 MCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 MCL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 MCL 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 V20 MCL find?
V20 MCL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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