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VK62 ULW

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ULW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 94,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 88,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 88,496 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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,379 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting around inner wall. No cords showing at this time. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting around inner wall. No cords showing at this time. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,730 miles

Boot space full obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 30 Aug 2021 72,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,037 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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VK62 ULW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK62 ULW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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