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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

V8 WAMMOT history

V8 WAM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

V8 WAM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,827 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WAM was last recorded at 104,827 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,740 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,087 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,827 miles
  • 2025 – 99,740 miles
  • 2024 – 94,702 miles
  • 2023 – 88,495 miles
  • 2022 – 81,270 miles
  • 2021 – 75,706 miles
  • 2020 – 72,515 miles
  • 2019 – 68,874 miles
  • 2018 – 63,799 miles
  • 2017 – 59,518 miles
  • 2016 – 54,413 miles
  • 2015 – 47,678 miles
  • 2014 – 40,700 miles
  • 2013 – 36,189 miles
  • 2012 – 31,109 miles
  • 2011 – 25,808 miles
  • 2010 – 19,621 miles
  • 2009 – 15,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,827 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,827 miles (+5,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    196935373938
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass99,740 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,740 miles
    Test number
    635531484535
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail99,740 miles (+5,038)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,740 miles
    Test number
    807951157092
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass94,702 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    786655754605
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail94,702 miles (+6,207)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    880075089210
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass88,495 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    570009816787
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail88,495 miles (+7,225)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    485966897590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass81,270 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,270 miles
    Test number
    787301101842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass75,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    228498268131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail75,706 miles (+3,191)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    396067483406
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass72,515 miles (+3,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    680025121445
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass68,874 miles (+5,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    575827034324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass63,799 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    383548473229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,518 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    291660588702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,413 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    600821489628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,678 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    557688685112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass40,700 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    326018974125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,189 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    629118873173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass31,109 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,109 miles
    Test number
    286115082160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,808 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    307231471109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,621 miles (+4,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    502090790152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass15,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,137 miles
    Test number
    434633979189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WAM

Does V8 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WAM is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WAM?
The MOT on V8 WAM is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WAM done?
V8 WAM was recorded at 104,827 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has V8 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WAM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 WAM 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 V8 WAM find?
V8 WAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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