2008 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · VK08 OYA
2008 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 112,149 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK08 OYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 112,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 OYA 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 Cooper (VK08 OYA) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 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), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VK08 OYA Mileage History
- 26/07/202290,798 mi
- 08/01/2024100,005 mi+9,207 mi
- 04/03/2025106,444 mi+6,439 mi
- 19/02/2026112,147 mi+5,703 mi
- 19/02/2026112,149 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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