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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V35 GLFMOT history

V35 GLF is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

V35 GLF black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,230 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V35 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V35 GLF was last recorded at 65,230 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 4,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,597 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,633 miles
Average per year
1,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,230 miles
  • 2021 – 60,597 miles
  • 2020 – 59,594 miles
  • 2019 – 59,308 miles
  • 2014 – 57,125 miles
  • 2012 – 55,080 miles
  • 2011 – 50,347 miles
  • 2009 – 37,371 miles
  • 2008 – 36,909 miles
  • 2007 – 35,454 miles
  • 2005 – 34,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388248681286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,230 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    802610028946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    186954571356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,597 miles (+1,003)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    607779494056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,594 miles (+286)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    936905141709
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,308 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    330548147568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,125 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    656020604157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,080 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    809640742112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,347 miles (+12,976)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    438239101128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,371 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,371 miles
    Test number
    322589189214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,909 miles (+210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    580464228353
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside track rod end boot perished

  12. Pass36,699 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    242095408239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to fully check due to covers

  13. Fail36,698 miles (+1,244)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    221954208238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to fully check due to covers

  14. Pass35,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    920250587185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,454 miles (+1,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    153307777178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass34,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    262791245329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,227 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    472910345322
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about V35 GLF

Does V35 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 GLF is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V35 GLF?
The MOT on V35 GLF is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V35 GLF done?
V35 GLF was recorded at 65,230 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
Has V35 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V35 GLF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V35 GLF 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 V35 GLF find?
V35 GLF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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