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VCS 3

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,704 mi
Last recorded59,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCS 3
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 59,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 53,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,711 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,524 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,435 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 18,456 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,984 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen damaged in drivers view but doesn't obscure view of the road

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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VCS 3 is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCS 3 registered?

VCS 3 is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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