Vehicle summary
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 2015 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 70,113 miles on the clock, averaging 4,368 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for GY65 VEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,113 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,368 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY65 VEL |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2015 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About GY65 VEL
What car is GY65 VEL?
GY65 VEL is a orange Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Brighton in 2015.
What is the mileage of GY65 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for GY65 VEL was 70,113 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY65 VEL passed its MOT?
GY65 VEL has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.
Is GY65 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY65 VEL 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 GY65 VEL?
GY65 VEL is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.