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VW61 VAL

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW61 VAL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,211 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,211 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,679 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 68,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,486 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,499 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 27,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,987 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,755 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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VW61 VAL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW61 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VW61 VAL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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