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WJ62 VST

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VST
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 77,631 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,146 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated near and offside front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,369 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated near and offside (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,921 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,603 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

front tyres beginning to perish

Fail 28 Aug 2015 28,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade split

front tyres beginning to perish

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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WJ62 VST is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ62 VST, 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.

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What year was WJ62 VST registered?

WJ62 VST is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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