Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V87 DVGMOT history
V87 DVG is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 79,082 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 DVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V87 DVG was last recorded at 79,082 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,835 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 247 miles
- Average per year
- 1,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,082 miles
- 2025 – 78,835 miles
- 2024 – 78,341 miles
- 2023 – 78,113 miles
- 2022 – 77,936 miles
- 2021 – 77,835 miles
- 2019 – 77,257 miles
- 2018 – 76,090 miles
- 2017 – 73,091 miles
- 2016 – 70,680 miles
- 2015 – 69,385 miles
- 2014 – 66,902 miles
- 2013 – 63,473 miles
- 2012 – 61,261 miles
- 2011 – 58,389 miles
- 2010 – 56,698 miles
- 2009 – 55,335 miles
- 2008 – 53,942 miles
- 2006 – 50,279 miles
- 2005 – 45,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,082 miles
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 Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,082 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 79,082 miles
- Test number
- 910652264403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,835 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 78,835 miles
- Test number
- 466173468645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail78,831 miles (+490)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,831 miles
- Test number
- 230992218240
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar link bracket damaged/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,341 miles (+228)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,341 miles
- Test number
- 677973735800
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,113 miles (+177)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,113 miles
- Test number
- 551869836313
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,936 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 77,936 miles
- Test number
- 264258770256
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,936 miles (+101)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,936 miles
- Test number
- 370201520756
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,835 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,835 miles
- Test number
- 547176806868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,257 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,257 miles
- Test number
- 472316915886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,090 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,090 miles
- Test number
- 998065370803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,091 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,091 miles
- Test number
- 678976912508
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly blurry
Pass70,680 miles (+1,295)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 70,680 miles
- Test number
- 183198798554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,385 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,385 miles
- Test number
- 668201815146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,902 miles (+3,429)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 66,902 miles
- Test number
- 959015314126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,473 miles
- Test number
- 559313413178
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail63,473 miles (+2,212)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,473 miles
- Test number
- 327757103115
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,261 miles (+2,872)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,261 miles
- Test number
- 629546182045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,389 miles (+1,691)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,389 miles
- Test number
- 148811991008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,698 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,698 miles
- Test number
- 191889490070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,696 miles (+1,361)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,696 miles
- Test number
- 750328390081
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,335 miles (+1,393)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,335 miles
- Test number
- 833345289029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,942 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 53,942 miles
- Test number
- 252418188025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,941 miles (+3,662)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,941 miles
- Test number
- 593297288025
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,279 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 50,279 miles
- Test number
- 554299326353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass45,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 45,953 miles
- Test number
- 250163225390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about V87 DVG
- Does V87 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 DVG is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V87 DVG?
- The MOT on V87 DVG is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V87 DVG done?
- V87 DVG was recorded at 79,082 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
- Has V87 DVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 DVG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V87 DVG 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 V87 DVG find?
- V87 DVG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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