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GU56 LVS

2006 Mini Cooper S · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Mini Cooper S Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 102,288 miles on the clock, averaging 6,169 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W11 Supercharged engine is known for w11b16.

MOT & Mileage History for GU56 LVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,169

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 reading102,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,658
Average per year6,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU56 LVS 22k42k62k82k102k '09'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage94,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage88,347 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage87,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage84,087 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage81,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage76,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage69,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage63,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,830 miles
PASS
Mileage50,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage43,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage35,118 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,041 miles
Since last MOT+13,385 miles
PASS
Mileage21,656 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper S

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper S models (2002–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W11B16

Gaskets degrade, leading to external leaks.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GU56 LVS

What car is GU56 LVS?

GU56 LVS is a grey Mini Cooper S, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU56 LVS?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 LVS was 102,288 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 LVS passed its MOT?

GU56 LVS has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2022.

Is GU56 LVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 LVS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GU56 LVS?

GU56 LVS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.