2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · V40 VAP
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 53,172 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V40 VAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 53,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V40 VAP 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 (V40 VAP) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
V40 VAP Mileage History
- 10/06/202235,585 mi
- 10/06/202235,586 mi+1 mi
- 08/12/202341,654 mi+6,068 mi
- 03/12/202446,965 mi+5,311 mi
- 24/11/202553,172 mi+6,207 mi
Average of roughly 5,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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