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VN12 DZG

2012 Mini Cooper Clubman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman48,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 51,771 miles

Front Engine oil well below minimum mark

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 51,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (the one located in the roof) (7.1.2 (b))

Front Engine oil well below minimum mark

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 46,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2024 46,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2023 43,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 37,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light n/w

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,342 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light n/w

noise from engain

Pass 3 May 2017 25,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,856 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Deep cut NSR tyre on inner edge. No ply/cords currently exposed

Front wipers blades rubber torn.

NSR tyre low tread

OSF tyre low tread

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valve stems perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,033 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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VN12 DZG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 48,893 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 VN12 DZG, 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 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 DZG registered?

VN12 DZG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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