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 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 18,530 miles on the clock, averaging 1,979 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 RJ16 VDZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failure recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 18,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,615 |
| Average per year | 1,979 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | RJ16 VDZ |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About RJ16 VDZ
What car is RJ16 VDZ?
RJ16 VDZ is an silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.
What is the mileage of RJ16 VDZ?
The last recorded mileage for RJ16 VDZ was 18,530 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ16 VDZ passed its MOT?
RJ16 VDZ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.
Is RJ16 VDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ16 VDZ 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 RJ16 VDZ?
RJ16 VDZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.