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WV52 VPR

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 99,157 miles on the clock, averaging 4,939 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 WV52 VPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,939

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV52 VPR 27k45k63k81k99k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage95,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage86,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage76,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,207 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
PASS
Mileage76,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage67,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage59,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage49,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage46,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage43,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage38,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage33,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage31,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage28,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage27,187 miles
PASS

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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

RegistrationWV52 VPR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WV52 VPR

What car is WV52 VPR?

WV52 VPR is a silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WV52 VPR?

The last recorded mileage for WV52 VPR was 99,157 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV52 VPR passed its MOT?

WV52 VPR has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2022.

Is WV52 VPR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV52 VPR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WV52 VPR?

WV52 VPR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.