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CP08 VWJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,925 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 109,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,496 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,025 miles

some corrosion in rear axle

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,236 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,177 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 64,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,536 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fuel filler cap seal cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 44,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,584 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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CP08 VWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP08 VWJ registered?

CP08 VWJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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