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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

VAD 224MOT history

VAD 224 is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

VAD 224 grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,919 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAD 224
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAD 224 was last recorded at 92,919 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,971 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,919 miles
  • 2025 – 90,971 miles
  • 2024 – 90,121 miles
  • 2023 – 88,294 miles
  • 2022 – 87,232 miles
  • 2021 – 86,790 miles
  • 2020 – 86,609 miles
  • 2019 – 84,279 miles
  • 2018 – 80,519 miles
  • 2017 – 77,895 miles
  • 2016 – 75,504 miles
  • 2015 – 72,133 miles
  • 2014 – 64,339 miles
  • 2013 – 46,051 miles
  • 2012 – 36,046 miles
  • 2011 – 28,099 miles
  • 2009 – 20,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,919 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Clutch very heavy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,919 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    572037597405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    820435916589
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,971 miles (+850)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    696686031658
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,121 miles (+1,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    884704317138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,294 miles (+1,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,294 miles
    Test number
    438663449593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,232 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    178136935287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,790 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    158079146261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,609 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    832074621610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    233009763203
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch very heavy

  10. Fail84,279 miles (+3,760)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    739691247402
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush very badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush very badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch very heavy

  11. Pass80,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,519 miles
    Test number
    577794327632
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

  12. Fail80,519 miles (+2,624)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,519 miles
    Test number
    231417254931
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

  13. Pass77,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    626016410545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,895 miles (+2,391)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    863885566199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass75,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    465616514781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,504 miles (+3,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    708104616430
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass72,133 miles (+7,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    198044466761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass64,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    487465544289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,339 miles (+6,996)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    337315844202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,343 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    389146934005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    636694603021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,051 miles (+10,005)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    829624803057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass36,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    605706602019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail36,046 miles (+7,947)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    226436902088
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass28,099 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    277788001017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,650 miles
    Test number
    431795689266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAD 224

What vehicle is registration VAD 224 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAD 224 on a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAD 224 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAD 224 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAD 224?
The MOT on VAD 224 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAD 224 done?
VAD 224 was recorded at 92,919 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has VAD 224 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAD 224 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on VAD 224 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 VAD 224 find?
VAD 224 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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