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VLZ 1838

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1838
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 108,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 76,926 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,739 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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VLZ 1838 is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

How do I check the history of VLZ 1838?

You can check the full history of VLZ 1838 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VLZ 1838 registered?

VLZ 1838 is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1838 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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