2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · EF08 VXC
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 115,125 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
EF08 VXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 115,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF08 VXC Mileage History
- 16/07/2024105,038 mi
- 16/04/2025109,097 mi+4,059 mi
- 22/04/2025109,097 mi
- 11/04/2026115,066 mi+5,969 mi
- 13/04/2026115,125 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 5,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 VXC 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 2008 Mini Mini (EF08 VXC) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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