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WF62 VCL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,138 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,133 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,057 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,057 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 66,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 56,726 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 56,726 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,214 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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WF62 VCL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 WF62 VCL, 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 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF62 VCL registered?

WF62 VCL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WF62 VCL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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