2012 MINI 2.0L Diesel · AF62 VLR
2012 MINI (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 97,383 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF62 VLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 97,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF62 VLR Mileage History
- 25/09/202498,845 mi
- 27/09/202494,880 mi-3,965 mi
- 17/09/202596,242 mi+1,362 mi
- 19/09/202596,242 mi
- 23/09/202697,383 mi+1,141 mi
Average of roughly -733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AF62 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (AF62 VLR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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