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GL55 DNU

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 117,146 miles on the clock, averaging 5,918 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for GL55 DNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,918

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year666
Average per year5,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 DNU 22k46k70k93k117k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,146 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage113,667 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage111,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage108,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage103,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage96,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage90,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage84,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage78,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage72,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage66,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,683 miles
PASS
Mileage53,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,460 miles
PASS
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage32,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage22,229 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 DNU

What car is GL55 DNU?

GL55 DNU is a white Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL55 DNU?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 DNU was 117,146 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 DNU passed its MOT?

GL55 DNU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.

Is GL55 DNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 DNU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL55 DNU?

GL55 DNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.