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FY65 VGC

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 VGC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 40,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 32,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 29,225 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,297 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 26,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,575 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 23,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 18,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 18,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 14,596 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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FY65 VGC is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was FY65 VGC registered?

FY65 VGC is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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