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Lotus Evora S

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 3,456 cc

L5 VGTMOT history

L5 VGT is a blue petrol Lotus Evora S first used on 5 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 23,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L5 VGT blue Lotus Evora – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
23,526 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Evora S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,456 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VGT was last recorded at 23,526 miles on 15 May 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,793 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,526 miles
  • 2025 – 22,793 miles
  • 2024 – 21,026 miles
  • 2023 – 18,994 miles
  • 2022 – 16,892 miles
  • 2021 – 15,116 miles
  • 2020 – 13,208 miles
  • 2019 – 8,869 miles
  • 2018 – 7,813 miles
  • 2017 – 6,068 miles
  • 2016 – 4,150 miles
  • 2015 – 3,098 miles
  • 2014 – 2,626 miles
  • 2013 – 2,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,526 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,526 miles (+733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    23,526 miles
    Test number
    412235708028
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass22,793 miles (+1,767)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    22,793 miles
    Test number
    503092140453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass21,026 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    594292953075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,994 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    706320850159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,892 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    16,892 miles
    Test number
    614615102099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,116 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    15,116 miles
    Test number
    182307265895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,208 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    13,208 miles
    Test number
    634157452948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,869 miles (+1,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    8,869 miles
    Test number
    597387121177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass7,813 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    7,813 miles
    Test number
    389674857016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,068 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    6,068 miles
    Test number
    852373877750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,150 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    4,150 miles
    Test number
    551091919040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    3,098 miles
    Test number
    716446905109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail3,093 miles (+467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,093 miles
    Test number
    725346205189
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass2,626 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    2,626 miles
    Test number
    686422174042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    2,381 miles
    Test number
    869426353057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VGT

Does L5 VGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VGT is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VGT?
The MOT on L5 VGT is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VGT done?
L5 VGT was recorded at 23,526 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has L5 VGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VGT has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on L5 VGT 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 L5 VGT find?
L5 VGT passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint dust cover.

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