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DG59 VLJ

2009 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

200,747 mi
Last recorded200,747 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 200,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both front suspension arm bushes worn

front pads and discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2026 200,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 188,515 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 177,846 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 167,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,503 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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DG59 VLJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG59 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG59 VLJ registered?

DG59 VLJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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