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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

X8 VMLMOT history

X8 VML is a blue diesel MINI Cooper first used on 27 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,955 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 VML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 VML was last recorded at 106,955 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 7,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,833 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,122 miles
Average per year
10,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,955 miles
  • 2025 – 99,833 miles
  • 2024 – 89,902 miles
  • 2023 – 81,798 miles
  • 2022 – 73,253 miles
  • 2021 – 62,582 miles
  • 2020 – 53,224 miles
  • 2019 – 40,426 miles
  • 2018 – 25,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,955 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front short pipes fixed to brake hoses, corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,955 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,955 miles
    Test number
    129402708139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass99,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,833 miles
    Test number
    458863204903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front short pipes fixed to brake hoses, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail99,833 miles (+9,931)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,833 miles
    Test number
    936892187377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front short pipes fixed to brake hoses, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass89,902 miles (+8,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    382774682870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass81,798 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    890762070845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,253 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    149485431243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,582 miles (+9,358)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    346797361909
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass53,224 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    130667459465
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail53,224 miles (+12,798)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    881685893824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass40,426 miles (+14,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    678310747942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,834 miles
    Test number
    563678838981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 VML

Does X8 VML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 VML is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 VML?
The MOT on X8 VML is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 VML done?
X8 VML was recorded at 106,955 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 10,541 miles a year.
Has X8 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 VML has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 VML 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 X8 VML find?
X8 VML passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear.

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