MINI MINI VU59OBF has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 MINI MINI has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,472 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 13:56.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

VU59OBF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202696,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Various, Also Engine Sump Dented (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Central Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Uneven Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Lower Body Not Fully Secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202596,471 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Various, Also Engine Sump Dented (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
  4. ADVISORY - Central Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm And Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Uneven Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Lower Body Not Fully Secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20243RD OCTOBER 202595,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Sleeve Corroded And Leaking Slight (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both, Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both, Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both, Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 202495,433 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Sleeve Corroded And Leaking Slight (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both, Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both, Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both, Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20231ST OCTOBER 202487,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Vehicle Subframe Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 202387,420 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Level
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202229TH SEPTEMBER 202385,819 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 202285,806 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202129TH SEPTEMBER 202283,436 MI
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 202183,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202029TH SEPTEMBER 202171,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202071,650 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201929TH SEPTEMBER 202058,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201829TH SEPTEMBER 201949,359 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201729TH SEPTEMBER 201842,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Both Edges (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Both Edges (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201733,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201633,595 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201510TH AUGUST 201622,321 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED3RD AUGUST 201522,321 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Tyre Size 175/65/15 84h
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201410TH AUGUST 201515,558 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201318TH JUNE 201413,886 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyres Begining To Perish And Crack
PASSED23RD JULY 201222ND JULY 20138,022 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU59OBF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

VU59OBF MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

VU59OBF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,472 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,030 miles

VU59OBF FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration VU59OBF was manufactured on Monday 28th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Cream and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 96,472 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 6,030 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU59OBF has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 47 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 14 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does VU59OBF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 VU59OBF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU59OBF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 VU59OBF does have Tax. Read more

When does VU59OBF Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU59OBF will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VU59OBF MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU59OBF will expire in 5 months on Thursday 22nd October 2026. Read more

When did VU59OBF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU59OBF was on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 13:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU59OBF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for VU59OBF we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VU59OBF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for VU59OBF we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU59OBF?

VU59OBF is registered as a 2009 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has VU59OBF done?

The odometer reading for VU59OBF at the last MOT in October 2025 was 96,472 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,030 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU59OBF?

The vehicle VU59OBF was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 28th September 2009. Read more

What colour is VU59OBF?

The official colour of VU59OBF is recorded as Cream. Read more

What engine does VU59OBF have?

VU59OBF has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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