2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SH56 VGD
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 112,438 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH56 VGD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 112,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH56 VGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (SH56 VGD) between November 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SH56 VGD Mileage History
- 11/11/200915,073 mi
- 11/11/201025,075 mi+10,002 mi
- 18/11/201133,815 mi+8,740 mi
- 18/11/201133,815 mi
- 17/01/201337,353 mi+3,538 mi
- 14/01/201442,753 mi+5,400 mi
- 12/01/201548,973 mi+6,220 mi
- 12/01/201548,973 mi
- 08/01/201656,878 mi+7,905 mi
- 12/01/201656,952 mi+74 mi
- 30/08/201658,559 mi+1,607 mi
- 27/06/201767,132 mi+8,573 mi
- 28/06/201767,132 mi
- 28/06/201876,648 mi+9,516 mi
- 28/06/201876,648 mi
- 28/06/201981,215 mi+4,567 mi
- 29/06/201981,223 mi+8 mi
- 10/11/202088,913 mi+7,690 mi
- 20/11/202088,914 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/202194,052 mi+5,138 mi
- 16/11/202194,052 mi
- 06/10/202297,502 mi+3,450 mi
- 24/07/2023100,761 mi+3,259 mi
- 15/08/2024112,438 mi+11,677 mi
- 16/08/2024112,438 mi
Average of roughly 6,596 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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