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DS08 VWY

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VWY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,324 miles

brake light on dash

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,799 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 74,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,042 miles

long handbrake travel

outer sill covers fitted ,not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,035 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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DS08 VWY is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS08 VWY registered?

DS08 VWY is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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