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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 78,236 miles on the clock, averaging 6,444 miles per year, 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 YL65 DFN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 6,444 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | YL65 DFN |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About YL65 DFN
What car is YL65 DFN?
YL65 DFN is a orange Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2016.
What is the mileage of YL65 DFN?
The last recorded mileage for YL65 DFN was 78,236 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL65 DFN passed its MOT?
YL65 DFN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.
Is YL65 DFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL65 DFN 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 YL65 DFN?
YL65 DFN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.