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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

VSJ 379MOT history

VSJ 379 is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

VSJ 379 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,103 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSJ 379
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSJ 379 was last recorded at 71,103 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,761 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,342 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,103 miles
  • 2025 – 68,761 miles
  • 2024 – 66,649 miles
  • 2023 – 63,610 miles
  • 2022 – 61,127 miles
  • 2021 – 58,858 miles
  • 2019 – 57,653 miles
  • 2018 – 56,964 miles
  • 2016 – 54,339 miles
  • 2015 – 51,924 miles
  • 2014 – 49,837 miles
  • 2013 – 46,330 miles
  • 2012 – 41,202 miles
  • 2011 – 36,178 miles
  • 2010 – 31,302 miles
  • 2009 – 27,376 miles
  • 2008 – 23,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around floor pan clips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    636937364265
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail71,103 miles (+2,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    185662260460
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass68,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    959289714392
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail68,761 miles (+2,112)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    218361555282
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass66,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    795736741166
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail66,649 miles (+3,039)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    176391172243
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,610 miles (+2,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    689306003326
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,127 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    878299502682
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    328571487270
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around floor pan clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail58,858 miles (+1,205)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    677848217787
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around floor pan clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass57,653 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,653 miles
    Test number
    712932016072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail57,647 miles (+683)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    375575714817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass56,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    191402607367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,964 miles (+2,625)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    623931269753
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,339 miles (+2,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    730323614289
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded in floor pan clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch by flexi coupling (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch by flexi coupling (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,924 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    802615668725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass49,837 miles (+3,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    917510854349
    • NoteOil leak (oil filter)

  18. Pass46,330 miles (+5,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    899870643352
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass41,202 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    787044112367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,178 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,178 miles
    Test number
    279455401373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,302 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    254864010389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,376 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    990129409355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,424 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    271716318307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s & o/s wipers starting to split.

Questions about VSJ 379

What vehicle is registration VSJ 379 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSJ 379 on a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Oct 2005. 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 VSJ 379 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSJ 379 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSJ 379?
The MOT on VSJ 379 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSJ 379 done?
VSJ 379 was recorded at 71,103 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has VSJ 379 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSJ 379 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on VSJ 379 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 VSJ 379 find?
VSJ 379 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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