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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V21 GAWMOT history

V21 GAW is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V21 GAW white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,489 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 GAW was last recorded at 102,489 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,489 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,489 miles
  • 2025 – 95,536 miles
  • 2024 – 87,973 miles
  • 2023 – 80,122 miles
  • 2022 – 72,684 miles
  • 2021 – 65,628 miles
  • 2020 – 60,928 miles
  • 2019 – 52,265 miles
  • 2018 – 38,486 miles
  • 2017 – 33,845 miles
  • 2016 – 28,470 miles
  • 2015 – 21,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,489 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    860750839624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail102,489 miles (+6,953)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    394387806097
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass95,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    489439289862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail95,536 miles (+7,563)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    920120355641
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,973 miles (+7,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    472303321434
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    858923168587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,122 miles (+7,438)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    276585116568
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,684 miles (+7,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    821015044166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/R16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,628 miles (+4,700)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    460037091855
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated nearside & offside (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIdle emissions high, slight misfire at idle advise check

  10. Pass60,928 miles (+8,663)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    346019747980
    • MinorOffside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    262799845446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

  12. Fail52,265 miles (+13,779)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    251463431108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

  13. Pass38,486 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,486 miles
    Test number
    833559484036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    792003173310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,000 miles (+4,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    339226045828
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass33,845 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,845 miles
    Test number
    249941715358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,470 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    343462089894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,258 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,258 miles
    Test number
    678934395110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,436 miles
    Test number
    179409355092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 GAW

Does V21 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GAW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 GAW?
The MOT on V21 GAW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 GAW done?
V21 GAW was recorded at 102,489 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has V21 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 GAW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 GAW 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 V21 GAW find?
V21 GAW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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