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VN08 VKD

2008 Mini Cooper

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VKD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,112 miles

general suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 101,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,362 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 73,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch worn

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2017 59,429 miles

Rear brake discs rusted

Fail 8 May 2017 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 18 May 2016 53,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,432 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 May 2012 28,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 21,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 21,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN08 VKD is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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VN08 VKD is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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