2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · VN12 PLF
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 64,694 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN12 PLF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 64,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VN12 PLF Mileage History
- 30/04/201518,812 mi
- 01/06/201626,293 mi+7,481 mi
- 01/06/201732,542 mi+6,249 mi
- 31/05/201838,488 mi+5,946 mi
- 31/05/201838,488 mi
- 28/05/201943,980 mi+5,492 mi
- 21/05/202047,455 mi+3,475 mi
- 28/05/202152,332 mi+4,877 mi
- 20/05/202255,255 mi+2,923 mi
- 26/05/202358,690 mi+3,435 mi
- 17/05/202461,119 mi+2,429 mi
- 27/05/202563,562 mi+2,443 mi
- 02/06/202664,694 mi+1,132 mi
Average of roughly 4,137 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
VN12 PLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (VN12 PLF) between April 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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