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YG62 VPT

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,430 mi
Last recorded44,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VPT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel badly distorted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel badly distorted

Rear fog lamp not working lamp corroded water ingress (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 32,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 205/45r17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm both edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,503 miles

NSF Tyre bald outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,164 miles

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 VPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

YG62 VPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 VPT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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