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T8 VAU

2009 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 VAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,160 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 51,157 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 51,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 39,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 39,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 33,927 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 27,258 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,946 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 22,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,318 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 17,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 15,368 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,092 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,354 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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T8 VAU is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T8 VAU is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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