2012 MINI (R59) 1.6L Diesel · RE12 VCD
2012 MINI (R59) (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 73,277 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI (R59)
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE12 VCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 73,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RE12 VCD Mileage History
- 25/04/202361,350 mi
- 09/05/202466,249 mi+4,899 mi
- 14/05/202466,249 mi
- 07/05/202573,277 mi+7,028 mi
- 07/05/202573,277 mi
Average of roughly 5,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE12 VCD 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 (R59) (RE12 VCD) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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