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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

VCS 3MOT history

VCS 3 is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,704 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCS 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCS 3 was last recorded at 59,704 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 6,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,499 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,205 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,704 miles
  • 2025 – 53,499 miles
  • 2024 – 47,711 miles
  • 2023 – 42,450 miles
  • 2022 – 37,866 miles
  • 2021 – 31,524 miles
  • 2020 – 21,435 miles
  • 2019 – 18,456 miles
  • 2018 – 12,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,704 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,704 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    603917374105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,499 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,499 miles
    Test number
    964055232664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail53,492 miles (+5,781)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,492 miles
    Test number
    138467482513
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass47,711 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    631811991285
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass42,450 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    205261186867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,866 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,866 miles
    Test number
    327841518731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,524 miles (+10,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    733892117395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass21,435 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    822870293672
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass18,456 miles (+5,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,456 miles
    Test number
    497428739018
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass12,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    12,984 miles
    Test number
    412603774886
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in drivers view but doesn't obscure view of the road

Questions about VCS 3

What vehicle is registration VCS 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCS 3 on a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 21 Sept 2015. 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 VCS 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCS 3 is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCS 3?
The MOT on VCS 3 is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCS 3 done?
VCS 3 was recorded at 59,704 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has VCS 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCS 3 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on VCS 3 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 VCS 3 find?
VCS 3 passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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