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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V2 LWWMOT history

V2 LWW is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

V2 LWW silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
28,916 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 LWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 LWW was last recorded at 28,916 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,402 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,916 miles
  • 2025 – 27,402 miles
  • 2024 – 27,064 miles
  • 2023 – 25,842 miles
  • 2022 – 24,365 miles
  • 2020 – 24,058 miles
  • 2019 – 23,077 miles
  • 2018 – 21,799 miles
  • 2017 – 20,742 miles
  • 2016 – 20,652 miles
  • 2015 – 20,552 miles
  • 2014 – 20,454 miles
  • 2013 – 20,407 miles
  • 2012 – 20,134 miles
  • 2011 – 19,599 miles
  • 2010 – 18,968 miles
  • 2009 – 17,695 miles
  • 2008 – 16,820 miles
  • 2007 – 15,512 miles
  • 2006 – 13,602 miles
  • 2005 – 12,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,916 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,916 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    880891994219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    151275276286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,402 miles (+338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    799051131484
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass27,064 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    936900492536
    • 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))

  5. Pass25,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    822619147341
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail25,842 miles (+1,477)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    680341319094
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf tre boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Osf sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass24,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    690246714959
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail24,365 miles (+307)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    928239552393
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass24,058 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    505085081024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail24,055 miles (+978)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,055 miles
    Test number
    729391922749
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass23,077 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,077 miles
    Test number
    850752225857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,799 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,799 miles
    Test number
    911383609961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail21,794 miles (+1,052)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    129728314324
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass20,742 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    161288874913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,652 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,652 miles
    Test number
    725285983191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,552 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,552 miles
    Test number
    510383699613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,454 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    547491884282
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass20,454 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    576481184204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,407 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    868617383293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,134 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    238722462213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,599 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,599 miles
    Test number
    938764061262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,968 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,968 miles
    Test number
    753287760274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,695 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,695 miles
    Test number
    292677559264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,820 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,820 miles
    Test number
    323697768483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,512 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,512 miles
    Test number
    842656457252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,602 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,602 miles
    Test number
    733062266287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,550 miles
    Test number
    392575865220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 LWW

Does V2 LWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 LWW is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 LWW?
The MOT on V2 LWW is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 LWW done?
V2 LWW was recorded at 28,916 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 792 miles a year.
Has V2 LWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 LWW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V2 LWW 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 V2 LWW find?
V2 LWW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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