MINI logo

MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y7 VJHMOT history

Y7 VJH is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y7 VJH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,636 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,040 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y7 VJH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 VJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 VJH was last recorded at 128,636 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 7,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,164 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,472 miles
Average per year
9,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,636 miles
  • 2024 – 121,164 miles
  • 2023 – 109,185 miles
  • 2022 – 97,362 miles
  • 2021 – 85,053 miles
  • 2020 – 80,891 miles
  • 2019 – 78,877 miles
  • 2018 – 69,016 miles
  • 2017 – 57,964 miles
  • 2016 – 46,275 miles
  • 2015 – 35,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,636 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,636 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    317799146607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,164 miles (+11,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,164 miles
    Test number
    911856593757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass109,185 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    269246291151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,362 miles (+12,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    507413305158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass85,053 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    527076467497
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail85,053 miles (+4,162)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    585654511833
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,891 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    900126612100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass78,877 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    793427818344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,016 miles (+11,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    839218530780
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has sidewall damage
  10. Pass57,964 miles (+11,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    428381877239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,275 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    482127265102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,793 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    379924425485
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to wear bars

Questions about Y7 VJH

Does Y7 VJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 VJH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 VJH?
The MOT on Y7 VJH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 VJH done?
Y7 VJH was recorded at 128,636 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,040 miles a year.
Has Y7 VJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 VJH has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y7 VJH 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 Y7 VJH find?
Y7 VJH passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all Y7V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.