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VLZ 9856

2008 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,787 mi
Last recorded92,787 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9856
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,787 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 82,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 75,577 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 75,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 71,547 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 63,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,725 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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VLZ 9856 is a 2008 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLZ 9856 registered?

VLZ 9856 is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is VLZ 9856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 9856 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 9856 have outstanding finance?

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