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WR12 VUH

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VUH
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 82,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,082 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracking in tred

front brake pads are worn down by aprox 70.0%

Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,082 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres are cracking in tred

front brake pads are worn down by aprox 70.0%

Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,912 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracking in tred

Fail 5 Aug 2019 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracking in tred

Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,873 miles

both rear tyre s are cracking in tred

off side front tyre is starting to crack in tred

Fail 4 Aug 2018 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyre s are cracking in tred

off side front tyre is starting to crack in tred

Pass 5 Aug 2017 44,418 miles

near side front tyre is slightly wearing on outter edge

Fail 5 Aug 2017 44,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre is slightly wearing on outter edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,215 miles

both rear tyers are cracking in tred and both rear tyers are worn to 2 3 mm

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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WR12 VUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR12 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR12 VUH registered?

WR12 VUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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