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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,588 cc

L7 VGCMOT history

L7 VGC is a green petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 11,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
11,685 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VGC was last recorded at 11,685 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
11,513 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,685 miles
  • 2025 – 11,513 miles
  • 2024 – 11,448 miles
  • 2022 – 10,989 miles
  • 2021 – 10,487 miles
  • 2020 – 9,953 miles
  • 2019 – 8,734 miles
  • 2018 – 8,566 miles
  • 2016 – 8,421 miles
  • 2015 – 7,782 miles
  • 2014 – 7,195 miles
  • 2013 – 6,615 miles
  • 2012 – 5,509 miles
  • 2011 – 4,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,685 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    11,685 miles
    Test number
    757373494135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,513 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    11,513 miles
    Test number
    511959680983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,448 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    11,448 miles
    Test number
    537224227491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,989 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    10,989 miles
    Test number
    938068103068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,487 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    10,487 miles
    Test number
    908553238119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,953 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    9,953 miles
    Test number
    305783214573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,734 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,734 miles
    Test number
    246320458156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,566 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,566 miles
    Test number
    318399270176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,421 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    8,421 miles
    Test number
    435081004513
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass7,782 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    7,782 miles
    Test number
    808858273393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,195 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    7,195 miles
    Test number
    908410624237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,615 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    6,615 miles
    Test number
    797622833292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,509 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,509 miles
    Test number
    247158722217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    4,591 miles
    Test number
    398323661214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VGC

Does L7 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VGC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VGC?
The MOT on L7 VGC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VGC done?
L7 VGC was recorded at 11,685 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 490 miles a year.
Has L7 VGC ever failed its MOT?
No. L7 VGC has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L7 VGC 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 L7 VGC find?
L7 VGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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