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DN12 VCW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,375 mi
Last recorded155,375 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VCW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 155,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,218 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 150,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 147,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 145,627 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 145,627 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 145,579 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 132,045 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,617 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn/scored

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,617 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear brake discs worn/scored

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,462 miles

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

h/bk warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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DN12 VCW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN12 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN12 VCW registered?

DN12 VCW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DN12 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 VCW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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