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VU18 OTW

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,837 mi
Last recorded52,837 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 OTW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,837 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,814 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,340 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (205/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 39,893 miles

Central Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,134 miles

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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VU18 OTW is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 28,612 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 8 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 OTW?

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What year was VU18 OTW registered?

VU18 OTW is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is VU18 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 OTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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