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WR51 VLD

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2001 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 4 (85% pass rate). It has 99,076 miles on the clock, averaging 3,376 miles per year, well 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 WR51 VLD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year418
Average per year3,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 VLD 33k49k66k83k99k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,076 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage97,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
PASS
Mileage92,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage90,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage86,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage83,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage79,896 miles
Since last MOT+71,907 miles
PASS
Mileage7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage77,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage72,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage66,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage62,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage58,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,029 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
PASS
Mileage57,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage53,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage48,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage44,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage41,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage32,886 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VLD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 VLD

What car is WR51 VLD?

WR51 VLD is a red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 VLD?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 VLD was 99,076 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 VLD passed its MOT?

WR51 VLD has had 26 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (22 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is WR51 VLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 VLD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR51 VLD?

WR51 VLD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.