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YD06 VSG

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VSG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,469 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear underbody.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 95,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear underbody.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 92,376 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 92,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 88,596 miles

Creeking/knocking noise from steering at parking speed?

Fail 13 Nov 2021 88,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Creeking/knocking noise from steering at parking speed?

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,603 miles

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

Rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,094 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,837 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,260 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YD06 VSG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD06 VSG registered?

YD06 VSG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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