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YG62 VNE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,393 mi
Last recorded118,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VNE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,801 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,179 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,613 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 65,613 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on bothedges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on bothedges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,233 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,962 miles

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

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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YG62 VNE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG62 VNE, 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 YG62 VNE registered?

YG62 VNE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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