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VK62 VDY

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VDY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,318 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,350 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES CUTS AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 175/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED. NO REPAIR. 175/65 15 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 51,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 51,002 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,578 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyres all 5 years old

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,710 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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VK62 VDY is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK62 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 VDY registered?

VK62 VDY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is VK62 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 VDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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