2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · FG08 VYO
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 175,440 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FG08 VYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 175,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 VYO 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 (FG08 VYO) between July 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FG08 VYO Mileage History
- 31/07/2023171,041 mi
- 14/09/2023171,716 mi+675 mi
- 15/09/2023171,726 mi+10 mi
- 13/03/2025175,417 mi+3,691 mi
- 19/03/2025175,440 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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