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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

V29 VESMOT history

V29 VES is a grey petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2026.

V29 VES grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,531 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 VES was last recorded at 31,531 miles on 6 Sept 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,459 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
1,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,531 miles
  • 2025 – 29,459 miles
  • 2024 – 27,178 miles
  • 2023 – 25,713 miles
  • 2022 – 24,190 miles
  • 2021 – 23,011 miles
  • 2020 – 22,143 miles
  • 2019 – 21,575 miles
  • 2018 – 20,799 miles
  • 2017 – 20,453 miles
  • 2016 – 19,424 miles
  • 2015 – 17,455 miles
  • 2014 – 15,854 miles
  • 2013 – 14,014 miles
  • 2011 – 10,684 miles
  • 2010 – 8,747 miles
  • 2009 – 6,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,531 miles
    Test number
    472615179439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail31,531 miles (+2,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,531 miles
    Test number
    567319048683
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass29,459 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    436389955017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,270 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    645949025817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,178 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,178 miles
    Test number
    318253131063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,713 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,713 miles
    Test number
    298796339651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,190 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    24,190 miles
    Test number
    761452981102
    • 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))

  8. Pass23,011 miles (+868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    23,011 miles
    Test number
    120946784979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass22,143 miles (+568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    600351177891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass21,575 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    189785820897
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass20,799 miles (+346)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,799 miles
    Test number
    764153989653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass20,453 miles (+1,029)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,453 miles
    Test number
    972756994305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTray fitted

  13. Pass19,424 miles (+1,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    283257137017
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall and Tyre is creaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass17,455 miles (+1,601)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,455 miles
    Test number
    599630515296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass15,854 miles (+1,840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,854 miles
    Test number
    179072794123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail14,014 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    428404103253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass14,014 miles (+946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    577234403289
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass13,068 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,068 miles
    Test number
    169445423446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    10,684 miles
    Test number
    865314311219
    • NoteN/s/f tyres starting to where on edges

  20. Fail10,684 miles (+1,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,684 miles
    Test number
    939984311298
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass8,747 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,747 miles
    Test number
    401290410289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,613 miles
    Test number
    234014879152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,614 miles
    Test number
    234504679150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail6,614 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,614 miles
    Test number
    432554079139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V29 VES

Does V29 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 VES is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 VES?
The MOT on V29 VES is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 VES done?
V29 VES was recorded at 31,531 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2026, an average of 1,448 miles a year.
Has V29 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 VES has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V29 VES 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 V29 VES find?
V29 VES passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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