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Brown · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

VBP 18MOT history

VBP 18 is a brown petrol MINI first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

VBP 18 brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,820 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBP 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBP 18 was last recorded at 98,820 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,896 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,820 miles
  • 2025 – 96,896 miles
  • 2024 – 93,247 miles
  • 2023 – 86,653 miles
  • 2022 – 77,099 miles
  • 2021 – 68,291 miles
  • 2020 – 62,059 miles
  • 2019 – 53,349 miles
  • 2018 – 42,738 miles
  • 2017 – 37,593 miles
  • 2016 – 34,256 miles
  • 2015 – 29,825 miles
  • 2014 – 25,429 miles
  • 2013 – 21,515 miles
  • 2012 – 17,585 miles
  • 2011 – 14,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,820 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Cannot see inner brake pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,820 miles (+1,924)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    460041004324
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,896 miles (+3,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    863999264491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass93,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    470581467572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,247 miles (+6,594)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    456267454957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    267641059277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,653 miles (+9,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    647752354496
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass77,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    527129944362
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,099 miles (+8,808)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    185629249248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    540412232850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail68,291 miles (+6,232)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    408213347576
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,059 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    518437711405
    • DangerousExhaust front pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCannot see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  12. Fail62,059 miles (+8,710)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    512421913079
    • DangerousExhaust front pipe deteriorated
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCannot see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  13. Pass53,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    183792952284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight abrasion wear to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail53,349 miles (+10,611)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    375722544054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight abrasion wear to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass42,738 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,738 miles
    Test number
    535667691291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,593 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    578738387336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  17. Pass34,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    925870474626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,256 miles (+4,431)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    441448592670
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass29,825 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    629954006614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,429 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,429 miles
    Test number
    679108744251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,515 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,515 miles
    Test number
    897018543205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,585 miles (+3,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,585 miles
    Test number
    327445062229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass14,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,122 miles
    Test number
    199234461243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VBP 18

What vehicle is registration VBP 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBP 18 on a brown petrol MINI first used on 22 Sept 2008. 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 VBP 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBP 18 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBP 18?
The MOT on VBP 18 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBP 18 done?
VBP 18 was recorded at 98,820 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has VBP 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBP 18 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on VBP 18 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 VBP 18 find?
VBP 18 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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