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DA65 VUW

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 VUW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,546 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 48,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 47,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 38,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,346 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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DA65 VUW is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA65 VUW is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 5 November 2015.

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