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VU15 OCC

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 OCC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,437 miles

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

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 58,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,926 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened lower arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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VU15 OCC is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU15 OCC registered?

VU15 OCC is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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