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VN62 YUH

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,026 mi
Last recorded70,026 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YUH
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,026 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,986 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 60,986 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 46,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,956 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 36,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 22,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 17,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,302 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VN62 YUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN62 YUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN62 YUH registered?

VN62 YUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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