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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass69,082 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass65,421 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    489265096225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,684 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    656002158180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass37,377 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    270146978721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,360 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,360 miles
    Test number
    635736992682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,099 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    914248254331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,557 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,557 miles
    Test number
    371922482277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass10,278 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,278 miles
    Test number
    934413469229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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