Caterham Seven (S3)
Blue and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc
V7 WABMOT history
V7 WAB is a blue and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 28,266 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 WAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Blue and Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 WAB was last recorded at 28,266 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 27,666 miles · 1 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 600 miles
- Average per year
- 755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 28,266 miles
- 2023 – 27,666 miles
- 2022 – 26,983 miles
- 2021 – 25,721 miles
- 2020 – 24,321 miles
- 2019 – 22,636 miles
- 2018 – 20,844 miles
- 2017 – 20,352 miles
- 2016 – 19,958 miles
- 2015 – 19,230 miles
- 2014 – 18,540 miles
- 2013 – 18,484 miles
- 2012 – 17,984 miles
- 2011 – 17,400 miles
- 2010 – 16,578 miles
- 2009 – 15,976 miles
- 2008 – 15,850 miles
- 2007 – 15,370 miles
- 2006 – 14,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,266 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,266 miles (+600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 28,266 miles
- Test number
- 311648871258
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass27,666 miles (+683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 27,666 miles
- Test number
- 244767341264
- AdvisoryAll four tyre valves are perished
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass26,983 miles (+1,262)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 26,983 miles
- Test number
- 647304052078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,721 miles (+1,400)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 25,721 miles
- Test number
- 554503181888
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective cracking between tread appears underiflated...carrier slightly loose
- AdvisoryBrake test by decelerometer due to low oil sump 55% service brake..18%parking brake
Pass24,321 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 24,321 miles
- Test number
- 944835816008
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail24,321 miles (+1,685)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,321 miles
- Test number
- 362487116288
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass22,636 miles (+1,792)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 22,636 miles
- Test number
- 812665943875
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass20,844 miles (+492)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 20,844 miles
- Test number
- 558362946949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,352 miles (+394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 20,352 miles
- Test number
- 502893889682
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass19,958 miles (+728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 19,958 miles
- Test number
- 914314487399
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass19,230 miles (+690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 19,230 miles
- Test number
- 870612077268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,540 miles (+56)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 18,540 miles
- Test number
- 519661734291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSteering column has slight movement at the top behind the cover ( no freeplay or end float at time of test )
Pass18,484 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 18,484 miles
- Test number
- 187025933282
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWhen steering is rocked steering rack pinion moves in and out slightly. no roughness on steering no freeplay and no end float on column at time of test
Fail18,484 miles (+500)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,484 miles
- Test number
- 747935233276
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWhen steering is rocked steering rack pinion moves in and out slightly. no roughness on steering no freeplay and no end float on column at time of test
Pass17,984 miles (+584)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 17,984 miles
- Test number
- 968634232274
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWhen steering is rocked steering rack pinion moves in & out slightly .no roughness on steering no freeplay & no end float on column at time of test
Pass17,400 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 17,400 miles
- Test number
- 698431531204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,578 miles (+602)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 16,578 miles
- Test number
- 372427530452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,976 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 15,976 miles
- Test number
- 770379539253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,850 miles (+480)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 15,850 miles
- Test number
- 751895738287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,370 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,370 miles
- Test number
- 380194137420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,368 miles (+570)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,368 miles
- Test number
- 793523737244
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass14,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,798 miles
- Test number
- 324503236273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 WAB
- Does V7 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 WAB expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 WAB?
- The MOT on V7 WAB expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 WAB done?
- V7 WAB was recorded at 28,266 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 755 miles a year.
- Has V7 WAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 WAB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on V7 WAB 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 V7 WAB find?
- V7 WAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.
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