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VU13 TWW

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,204 mi
Last recorded133,204 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 TWW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone front ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (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 27 Sep 2022 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 105,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,787 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,787 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 90,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 90,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,057 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,719 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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VU13 TWW is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 VU13 TWW, 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 13 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 VU13 TWW registered?

VU13 TWW is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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