
MINI Cooper D
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
W5 LAHMOT history
W5 LAH is a black diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 74,526 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 LAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper D
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 LAH was last recorded at 74,526 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 68,494 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,032 miles
- Average per year
- 4,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,526 miles
- 2024 – 68,494 miles
- 2023 – 64,184 miles
- 2022 – 57,751 miles
- 2021 – 51,041 miles
- 2020 – 46,539 miles
- 2019 – 43,879 miles
- 2017 – 37,518 miles
- 2016 – 29,947 miles
- 2015 – 21,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 74,526 miles
- Test number
- 244694542938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,523 miles (+6,029)4 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,523 miles
- Test number
- 552333210381
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,494 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 68,494 miles
- Test number
- 652129690994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,184 miles (+6,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 64,184 miles
- Test number
- 645668543674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,751 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,751 miles
- Test number
- 154570816085
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail57,751 miles (+6,710)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,751 miles
- Test number
- 756448784627
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,041 miles
- Test number
- 486160367087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,041 miles (+4,502)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,041 miles
- Test number
- 406906372991
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,539 miles (+2,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,539 miles
- Test number
- 756625420195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,879 miles (+6,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,879 miles
- Test number
- 221906724676
- AdvisoryRear tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryWear on front suspension arms rear bushes
Pass37,518 miles (+7,571)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 37,518 miles
- Test number
- 481427793081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,947 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,947 miles
- Test number
- 500035576474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Worn on edge
Pass21,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 21,675 miles
- Test number
- 779729355172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 LAH
- Does W5 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LAH is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 LAH?
- The MOT on W5 LAH is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 LAH done?
- W5 LAH was recorded at 74,526 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,992 miles a year.
- Has W5 LAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 LAH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 LAH 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 W5 LAH find?
- W5 LAH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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