2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DU56 WVL
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 136,194 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU56 WVL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 136,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DU56 WVL Mileage History
- 07/11/200919,992 mi
- 23/02/201021,331 mi+1,339 mi
- 08/02/201126,089 mi+4,758 mi
- 08/02/201126,089 mi
- 26/10/201129,647 mi+3,558 mi
- 15/11/201129,658 mi+11 mi
- 23/11/201234,251 mi+4,593 mi
- 19/11/201340,036 mi+5,785 mi
- 18/11/201446,941 mi+6,905 mi
- 21/10/201556,511 mi+9,570 mi
- 04/11/201668,296 mi+11,785 mi
- 04/11/201668,270 mi-26 mi
- 25/04/201881,181 mi+12,911 mi
- 25/04/201881,181 mi
- 25/04/201993,048 mi+11,867 mi
- 01/06/2020100,607 mi+7,559 mi
- 02/06/2020100,608 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2021106,928 mi+6,320 mi
- 28/05/2021106,928 mi
- 09/05/2022114,353 mi+7,425 mi
- 30/05/2023126,073 mi+11,720 mi
- 16/05/2024128,702 mi+2,629 mi
- 16/05/2024128,702 mi
- 16/05/2025133,074 mi+4,372 mi
- 19/05/2025133,096 mi+22 mi
- 29/05/2026136,194 mi+3,098 mi
- 29/05/2026136,194 mi
Average of roughly 7,019 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DU56 WVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (DU56 WVL) between November 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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 Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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