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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V26 MCWMOT history

V26 MCW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

V26 MCW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
81,583 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 MCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 MCW was last recorded at 81,583 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,360 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,223 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,583 miles
  • 2025 – 73,360 miles
  • 2024 – 65,769 miles
  • 2023 – 64,541 miles
  • 2022 – 63,142 miles
  • 2021 – 61,635 miles
  • 2020 – 59,404 miles
  • 2019 – 56,951 miles
  • 2018 – 53,755 miles
  • 2017 – 50,254 miles
  • 2016 – 47,396 miles
  • 2015 – 44,732 miles
  • 2014 – 41,713 miles
  • 2013 – 37,415 miles
  • 2012 – 32,054 miles
  • 2011 – 26,570 miles
  • 2010 – 21,440 miles
  • 2009 – 16,265 miles
  • 2008 – 12,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,583 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside front plastic jacking point missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,583 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    324268235809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,360 miles (+7,591)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    121494857814
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass65,769 miles (+1,228)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    352734728816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass64,541 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    564861215765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front plastic jacking point missing
  5. Pass63,142 miles (+1,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    352669706747
    • AdvisoryOffside front plastic jacking point missing
  6. Pass61,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    826967900980
    • AdvisoryOffside front plastic jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  7. Fail61,635 miles (+2,231)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    769861377897
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front plastic jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  8. Pass59,404 miles (+2,453)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    255568170065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket loose
  9. Pass56,951 miles (+3,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    424243490491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass53,755 miles (+3,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    682944375642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass50,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    359445848783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clip (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail50,254 miles (+2,858)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    185313475771
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clip (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass47,396 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    702986268341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,732 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    259721035448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,713 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,713 miles
    Test number
    649016324139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,415 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    107722423192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,054 miles (+5,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,054 miles
    Test number
    718950712167
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads are slightly uneven
  18. Pass26,570 miles (+5,130)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    127640531148
    • NoteAdvise front brakes getting worn
    • NoteAdvise front wishbone bushes starting to split
    • NoteStrong advise n/s/f tyre worn on the edges
  19. Pass21,440 miles (+5,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    341625020168
    • NoteStrong advise o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge
    • NoteVery strong advise n/s/f anti rollbar link fouling on drive shaft on hard lock
  20. Pass16,265 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,265 miles
    Test number
    180582719100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,220 miles
    Test number
    514485918139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 MCW

Does V26 MCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 MCW is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 MCW?
The MOT on V26 MCW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 MCW done?
V26 MCW was recorded at 81,583 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has V26 MCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 MCW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V26 MCW 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 V26 MCW find?
V26 MCW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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