Caterham Seven (S3)
Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,599 cc
T836 VUMMOT history
T836 VUM is a blue and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 12,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 12,573 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T836 VUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T836 VUM was last recorded at 12,573 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jun 2014: 257 miles, lower than 19,813 miles on 13 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 11,739 miles · 21 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 12,573 miles
- 2023 – 11,739 miles
- 2021 – 8,209 miles
- 2019 – 2,448 miles
- 2018 – 2,436 miles
- 2017 – 2,091 miles
- 2016 – 1,313 miles
- 2015 – 847 miles
- 2014 – 257 miles
- 2013 – 19,813 miles
- 2012 – 18,611 miles
- 2011 – 18,323 miles
- 2010 – 17,499 miles
- 2009 – 16,625 miles
- 2008 – 15,445 miles
- 2006 – 15,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Int missfire
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass12,573 miles (+834)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 12,573 miles
- Test number
- 189094715617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,739 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 11,739 miles
- Test number
- 476018758594
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail11,739 miles (+3,530)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,739 miles
- Test number
- 646192366351
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass8,209 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 8,209 miles
- Test number
- 737166472263
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInt missfire
Fail8,208 miles (+5,760)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,208 miles
- Test number
- 348056106371
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInt missfire
- AdvisorySlight footbrake travel(still reserve)
Pass2,448 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 2,448 miles
- Test number
- 830895195679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,436 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 2,436 miles
- Test number
- 637182416031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,406 miles (+315)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,406 miles
- Test number
- 252167446171
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass2,091 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 2,091 miles
- Test number
- 783056524705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,313 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 1,313 miles
- Test number
- 174778870360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass847 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 847 miles
- Test number
- 546904075103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257 miles (-19,556)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 257 miles
- Test number
- 739631984107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,813 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,813 miles
- Test number
- 349304863114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,611 miles (+288)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,611 miles
- Test number
- 426356762108
- NoteWater leak on engine behind timing cover water pump?
Pass18,323 miles (+824)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 18,323 miles
- Test number
- 879475961109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,499 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 17,499 miles
- Test number
- 293262460460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,625 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 16,625 miles
- Test number
- 602803459157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,445 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,445 miles
- Test number
- 264870748400
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass15,445 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 15,445 miles
- Test number
- 813970148139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,028 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,028 miles
- Test number
- 162304066268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,020 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,020 miles
- Test number
- 792738256290
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T836 VUM
- Does T836 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T836 VUM expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T836 VUM?
- The MOT on T836 VUM expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T836 VUM done?
- T836 VUM was recorded at 12,573 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024.
- Has T836 VUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T836 VUM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T836 VUM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T836 VUM find?
- T836 VUM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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