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VU62 WVH

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WVH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 88,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged has a deep cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,958 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 39,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,748 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 3 Jun 2015 24,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,667 miles

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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VU62 WVH is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU62 WVH registered?

VU62 WVH is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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