2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VL06 BUB
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2006. Recorded mileage 144,669 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VL06 BUB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2022
- 144,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VL06 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (VL06 BUB) between May 2009 and August 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
VL06 BUB Mileage History
- 18/05/200942,702 mi
- 21/05/200942,764 mi+62 mi
- 11/05/201052,720 mi+9,956 mi
- 11/05/201171,306 mi+18,586 mi
- 12/05/201171,306 mi
- 26/03/201282,912 mi+11,606 mi
- 29/03/201282,916 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/201390,283 mi+7,367 mi
- 31/03/201494,682 mi+4,399 mi
- 30/03/201598,752 mi+4,070 mi
- 04/05/2016104,445 mi+5,693 mi
- 09/05/2016104,566 mi+121 mi
- 24/05/2017109,184 mi+4,618 mi
- 14/06/2017109,184 mi
- 08/08/2018113,058 mi+3,874 mi
- 22/08/2018113,058 mi
- 16/08/2019117,857 mi+4,799 mi
- 20/08/2020130,841 mi+12,984 mi
- 21/08/2020130,929 mi+88 mi
- 25/08/2021137,261 mi+6,332 mi
- 23/08/2022144,669 mi+7,408 mi
Average of roughly 7,687 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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