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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V88 VLBMOT history

V88 VLB is a blue diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 25 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V88 VLB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,633 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 VLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 VLB was last recorded at 40,633 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,829 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,804 miles
Average per year
2,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,633 miles
  • 2025 – 36,829 miles
  • 2024 – 32,966 miles
  • 2023 – 29,929 miles
  • 2022 – 26,654 miles
  • 2021 – 24,047 miles
  • 2020 – 22,007 miles
  • 2019 – 19,570 miles
  • 2018 – 17,115 miles
  • 2017 – 15,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,633 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged both rear & nearside front tyres all have slight damage to sidewalls & tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,633 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    442994792396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,829 miles (+3,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    497480453305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BALD & TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CUTS & CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass32,966 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,966 miles
    Test number
    312430147867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass29,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    201446124251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,929 miles (+3,275)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    927500119994
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge damage / cuts exposing cord (x3 areas) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass26,654 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,654 miles
    Test number
    185398071354
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear & nearside front tyres all have slight damage to sidewalls & tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail26,653 miles (+2,606)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    510544828388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split but not adversely affecting drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear & nearside front tyres all have slight damage to sidewalls & tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass24,047 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,047 miles
    Test number
    800839182191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,007 miles
    Test number
    830638588319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,007 miles (+2,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,007 miles
    Test number
    423832752143
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass19,570 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    551812289139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,115 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,115 miles
    Test number
    380869129839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,046 miles
    Test number
    343051210061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 VLB

Does V88 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 VLB is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 VLB?
The MOT on V88 VLB is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 VLB done?
V88 VLB was recorded at 40,633 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,893 miles a year.
Has V88 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 VLB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V88 VLB 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 V88 VLB find?
V88 VLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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