2008 MINI Clubman 1.6L Diesel · SW08 GVM
2008 MINI Clubman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2008. Recorded mileage 126,666 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI CLUBMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 GVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 126,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW08 GVM Mileage History
- 18/06/2024116,089 mi
- 27/06/2025118,464 mi+2,375 mi
- 08/07/2025118,485 mi+21 mi
- 11/07/2025118,846 mi+361 mi
- 07/07/2026126,666 mi+7,820 mi
Average of roughly 5,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 GVM 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 Clubman (SW08 GVM) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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