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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y26 GLDMOT history

Y26 GLD is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 81,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y26 GLD grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,798 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 GLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 GLD was last recorded at 81,798 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2013: 27,868 miles, lower than 69,233 miles on 29 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,142 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,798 miles
  • 2025 – 78,142 miles
  • 2024 – 71,299 miles
  • 2023 – 66,337 miles
  • 2022 – 61,565 miles
  • 2021 – 57,659 miles
  • 2020 – 54,491 miles
  • 2019 – 48,481 miles
  • 2018 – 45,744 miles
  • 2017 – 38,190 miles
  • 2016 – 34,257 miles
  • 2015 – 32,609 miles
  • 2014 – 29,967 miles
  • 2013 – 27,868 miles
  • 2012 – 69,233 miles
  • 2011 – 21,275 miles
  • 2010 – 17,667 miles
  • 2009 – 15,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,798 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,798 miles (+3,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    938614747988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass78,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    185156357179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail78,142 miles (+6,843)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    828145333865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass71,299 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    807520995566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail71,298 miles (+4,961)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    439269407909
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  6. Pass66,337 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    513997190336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,565 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,565 miles
    Test number
    567894639483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,659 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    776797280807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,656 miles (+3,165)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    312722987085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    211523487241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,491 miles (+6,010)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    296545739929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,481 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    673560886384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    172729641663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,744 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    223915753584
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to split

  15. Pass45,744 miles (+7,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    406459785037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to split in tread

  16. Pass38,190 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    834099057852
    • AdvisoryAdvise inner tread wear on o/s/r tyre.

  17. Pass34,257 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    483547273580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,256 miles (+1,647)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,256 miles
    Test number
    266776926799
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass32,609 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    749105165044
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inside edge
    • NotePetrol cap rubber perished

  20. Fail32,609 miles (+2,642)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    637574165008
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inside edge
    • NotePetrol cap rubber perished

  21. Pass29,967 miles (+2,099)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,967 miles
    Test number
    249628454053
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass27,868 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,868 miles
    Test number
    508379653075
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing

  23. Fail27,868 miles (-41,365)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,868 miles
    Test number
    586148053068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing

  24. Pass69,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    289600862018
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail69,233 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    807920762085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass24,075 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,075 miles
    Test number
    689700462015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,275 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    329360041066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,667 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,667 miles
    Test number
    632107650004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    291744969081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,116 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,116 miles
    Test number
    190214869419
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y26 GLD

Does Y26 GLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 GLD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 GLD?
The MOT on Y26 GLD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 GLD done?
Y26 GLD was recorded at 81,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has Y26 GLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 GLD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 GLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y26 GLD find?
Y26 GLD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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