2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LA12 VCL
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 50,511 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 VCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 50,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 VCL 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 (LA12 VCL) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LA12 VCL Mileage History
- 05/05/202232,165 mi
- 29/04/202336,717 mi+4,552 mi
- 24/04/202440,736 mi+4,019 mi
- 12/04/202546,324 mi+5,588 mi
- 29/04/202650,511 mi+4,187 mi
Average of roughly 4,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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