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Alfa Romeo GTV

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,970 cc

L1 WGSMOT history

L1 WGS is a red petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 31 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,560 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WGS was last recorded at 70,560 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,266 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
1,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,560 miles
  • 2025 – 69,266 miles
  • 2024 – 68,440 miles
  • 2023 – 67,177 miles
  • 2022 – 66,245 miles
  • 2021 – 65,195 miles
  • 2020 – 64,187 miles
  • 2019 – 63,254 miles
  • 2018 – 61,171 miles
  • 2017 – 59,846 miles
  • 2016 – 58,244 miles
  • 2014 – 57,577 miles
  • 2013 – 57,206 miles
  • 2012 – 55,996 miles
  • 2011 – 52,237 miles
  • 2010 – 50,177 miles
  • 2009 – 48,719 miles
  • 2008 – 47,691 miles
  • 2007 – 45,088 miles
  • 2006 – 42,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,560 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    189739755152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    730934783758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,266 miles (+826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    288153511130
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,440 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    243874728612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan and casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan and casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,177 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    264175956997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,245 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    515875547252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,195 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    465888299443
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    643736127885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,187 miles (+933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    306211168866
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,254 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    751280679368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,171 miles (+1,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    970601295104
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe slightly pitted (going into rear pressure valve)
  12. Pass59,846 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,846 miles
    Test number
    498651733598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,244 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    593299263392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,219 miles (+642)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    774314404804
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section burst and unable to carry out emission check (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Torque/reaction arm damaged and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass57,577 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    196662144319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    105200553326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,206 miles (+1,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    407637143351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass55,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    556103552367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,996 miles (+2,714)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    257022352390
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass53,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    637060912091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,282 miles (+1,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    907890512032
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass52,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    857331421046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,237 miles (+2,060)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    105901721002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass50,177 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    253902520053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    812209809038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,719 miles (+1,028)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    163119209042
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  27. Pass47,691 miles (+2,603)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    604439618047
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Note4 tyre valves unusable
  28. Pass45,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    251734827043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,088 miles (+2,858)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    973140627014
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  30. Pass42,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    200351626092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,230 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    772171326017
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L1 WGS

Does L1 WGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WGS is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 WGS?
The MOT on L1 WGS is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 WGS done?
L1 WGS was recorded at 70,560 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,406 miles a year.
Has L1 WGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WGS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 WGS 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 L1 WGS find?
L1 WGS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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