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VLZ 5697

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman67,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 5697
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 106,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 104,048 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 94,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,597 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Clubman?

Based on 9,125 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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VLZ 5697 is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 5697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLZ 5697?

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What year was VLZ 5697 registered?

VLZ 5697 is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VLZ 5697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 5697 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 5697 have outstanding finance?

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