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GV62 VPJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VPJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 81,100 miles

exhaust flexi sligtht blow

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16V RF. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,507 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2018 37,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GV62 VPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV62 VPJ registered?

GV62 VPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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