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DY13 VLC

2013 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,094 mi
Last recorded80,094 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VLC
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr light , top bulb holder contact pins worn (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 80,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr light , top bulb holder contact pins worn (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,313 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,325 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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DY13 VLC is a 2013 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY13 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY13 VLC?

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What year was DY13 VLC registered?

DY13 VLC is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is DY13 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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