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VK63 DWU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 DWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 118,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 104,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 96,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 74,246 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,657 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and worn down to 2mm 195 55 16 87V Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and worn down to 2mm 195 55 16 87V Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,426 miles

Lower Under trays fitted some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,288 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some items not seen

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,793 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,123 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VK63 DWU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK63 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK63 DWU registered?

VK63 DWU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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