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VO08 TMX

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 TMX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,919 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,980 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 79,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracking - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,120 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are slightly perished in tread area . Offside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged - borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,112 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,082 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VO08 TMX is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was VO08 TMX registered?

VO08 TMX is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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