
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc
V7 VLWMOT history
V7 VLW is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 69,082 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 VLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 VLW was last recorded at 69,082 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,421 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,661 miles
- Average per year
- 5,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,082 miles
- 2025 – 65,421 miles
- 2024 – 62,684 miles
- 2023 – 56,004 miles
- 2022 – 51,404 miles
- 2021 – 43,989 miles
- 2020 – 37,377 miles
- 2019 – 27,099 miles
- 2018 – 19,557 miles
- 2017 – 17,311 miles
- 2016 – 10,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Both front top mount rubbers cracked and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,082 miles (+3,661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 69,082 miles
- Test number
- 536923877916
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,421 miles (+2,737)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 65,421 miles
- Test number
- 489265096225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,684 miles (+6,680)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 62,684 miles
- Test number
- 656002158180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,004 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 56,004 miles
- Test number
- 457259597425
- AdvisoryBoth front top mount rubbers cracked and perished
Fail56,003 miles (+4,599)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,003 miles
- Test number
- 749169305952
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryBoth front top mount rubbers cracked and perished
Pass51,404 miles (+7,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 51,404 miles
- Test number
- 170393630509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass43,989 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,989 miles
- Test number
- 575127806382
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail43,989 miles (+6,612)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,989 miles
- Test number
- 149916195210
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass37,377 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 37,377 miles
- Test number
- 270146978721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,360 miles (+7,261)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 34,360 miles
- Test number
- 635736992682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,099 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 27,099 miles
- Test number
- 914248254331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,557 miles (+2,246)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 19,557 miles
- Test number
- 371922482277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,311 miles (+7,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 17,311 miles
- Test number
- 401222357859
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,278 miles (+1,015)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 10,278 miles
- Test number
- 934413469229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,263 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 9,263 miles
- Test number
- 630731853066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Questions about V7 VLW
- Does V7 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VLW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 VLW?
- The MOT on V7 VLW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 VLW done?
- V7 VLW was recorded at 69,082 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
- Has V7 VLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 VLW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on V7 VLW 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 V7 VLW find?
- V7 VLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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