2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · WD08 BVG
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 163,500 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD08 BVG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 163,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD08 BVG 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 2008 Mini Mini (WD08 BVG) between July 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WD08 BVG Mileage History
- 13/07/201148,126 mi
- 13/07/201148,126 mi
- 13/07/201255,496 mi+7,370 mi
- 04/07/201361,794 mi+6,298 mi
- 06/05/201467,148 mi+5,354 mi
- 24/07/201571,886 mi+4,738 mi
- 04/07/201684,878 mi+12,992 mi
- 17/07/201797,196 mi+12,318 mi
- 17/07/201797,178 mi-18 mi
- 18/07/2018110,640 mi+13,462 mi
- 17/07/2019124,856 mi+14,216 mi
- 17/07/2019124,856 mi
- 03/07/2020132,694 mi+7,838 mi
- 09/07/2020133,231 mi+537 mi
- 10/07/2020133,231 mi
- 22/07/2021141,465 mi+8,234 mi
- 22/07/2021141,465 mi
- 31/01/2023152,055 mi+10,590 mi
- 31/01/2023152,055 mi
- 14/02/2024158,529 mi+6,474 mi
- 14/02/2025163,500 mi+4,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,487 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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