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YT56 VYP

2006 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 2006 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 154,804 miles on the clock, averaging 8,643 miles per year, around 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 YT56 VYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
8,643

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT56 VYP 20k54k88k121k155k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage146,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage141,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage136,005 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage133,801 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,800 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
Mileage133,078 miles
Since last MOT+21,474 miles
PASS
Mileage111,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage107,759 miles
Since last MOT+97,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage101,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage90,548 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage81,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage60,326 miles
Since last MOT+13,086 miles
PASS
Mileage47,240 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage35,309 miles
Since last MOT+14,918 miles
PASS
Mileage20,391 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

RegistrationYT56 VYP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YT56 VYP

What car is YT56 VYP?

YT56 VYP is a white Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YT56 VYP?

The last recorded mileage for YT56 VYP was 154,804 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT56 VYP passed its MOT?

YT56 VYP has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2025.

Is YT56 VYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT56 VYP 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 YT56 VYP?

YT56 VYP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.