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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V40 VAPMOT history

V40 VAP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

V40 VAP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,172 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 VAP was last recorded at 53,172 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,965 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,207 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,172 miles
  • 2024 – 46,965 miles
  • 2023 – 41,654 miles
  • 2022 – 35,586 miles
  • 2021 – 34,041 miles
  • 2020 – 32,116 miles
  • 2019 – 29,431 miles
  • 2018 – 25,621 miles
  • 2017 – 19,963 miles
  • 2016 – 12,385 miles
  • 2015 – 5,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,172 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,172 miles (+6,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    407289618588
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass46,965 miles (+5,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,965 miles
    Test number
    354531641680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass41,654 miles (+6,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    945993890738
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass35,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    975868956863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail35,585 miles (+1,544)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    721733854501
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass34,041 miles (+1,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,041 miles
    Test number
    667333693789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass32,116 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,116 miles
    Test number
    944073391336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass29,431 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,431 miles
    Test number
    943828513825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    495378150255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,621 miles (+5,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    486262285805
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass19,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    429283202431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,961 miles (+7,576)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    358851441263
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass12,385 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,385 miles
    Test number
    404507344021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail5,963 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,963 miles
    Test number
    118459745187
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass5,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    5,963 miles
    Test number
    315979845131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 VAP

Does V40 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 VAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 VAP?
The MOT on V40 VAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 VAP done?
V40 VAP was recorded at 53,172 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has V40 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 VAP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 VAP 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 V40 VAP find?
V40 VAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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