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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.

W5 LAH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass74,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass74,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,526 miles
    Test number
    244694542938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass51,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    486160367087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. Pass37,518 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    481427793081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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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