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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

B20 VGHMOT history

B20 VGH is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

B20 VGH purple Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
50,841 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 VGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 VGH was last recorded at 50,841 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,654 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,841 miles
  • 2022 – 49,654 miles
  • 2019 – 47,495 miles
  • 2018 – 45,808 miles
  • 2017 – 44,727 miles
  • 2016 – 43,590 miles
  • 2015 – 43,575 miles
  • 2014 – 42,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,841 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,841 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    334977271238
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,654 miles (+2,159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    932434874466
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  3. Pass47,495 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    779404726491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass45,808 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,808 miles
    Test number
    861546465692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,727 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    856032220756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    183379989487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,590 miles (+15)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    303218173266
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass43,575 miles (+625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    766326945190
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass42,950 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    497735704202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,949 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    385514604299
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about B20 VGH

Does B20 VGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 VGH expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 VGH?
The MOT on B20 VGH expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 VGH done?
B20 VGH was recorded at 50,841 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 880 miles a year.
Has B20 VGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 VGH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on B20 VGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B20 VGH find?
B20 VGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both.

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