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PJ16 VTE

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlue
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 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 61,367 miles on the clock, averaging 4,353 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 PJ16 VTE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,367 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,348
Average per year4,353
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ16 VTE 31k39k46k54k61k '19'26'23

Check PJ16 VTE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage58,019 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage53,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage50,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage46,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage42,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage39,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage31,281 miles

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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

RegistrationPJ16 VTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PJ16 VTE

What car is PJ16 VTE?

PJ16 VTE is a blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PJ16 VTE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ16 VTE was 61,367 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ16 VTE passed its MOT?

PJ16 VTE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Apr 2026.

Is PJ16 VTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ16 VTE 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 PJ16 VTE?

PJ16 VTE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.