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VE08 VFZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,052 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 46,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in side wall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 40,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,738 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,121 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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VE08 VFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 VFZ registered?

VE08 VFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VE08 VFZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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