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Lotus Esprit

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc

V9 POGMOT history

V9 POG is a blue petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

V9 POG blue Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,994 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 POG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 POG was last recorded at 49,994 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,812 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
1,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,994 miles
  • 2025 – 49,812 miles
  • 2024 – 49,350 miles
  • 2023 – 48,865 miles
  • 2022 – 47,835 miles
  • 2021 – 47,019 miles
  • 2020 – 46,375 miles
  • 2019 – 45,834 miles
  • 2017 – 44,859 miles
  • 2016 – 43,828 miles
  • 2015 – 43,136 miles
  • 2014 – 42,743 miles
  • 2013 – 41,868 miles
  • 2012 – 40,327 miles
  • 2011 – 39,233 miles
  • 2010 – 37,151 miles
  • 2009 – 35,858 miles
  • 2008 – 33,490 miles
  • 2007 – 31,328 miles
  • 2006 – 27,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,994 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    698244324044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,812 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    701071722508
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass49,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    459619817637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail49,341 miles (+476)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    504260359026
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    379894457565
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

  6. Fail48,865 miles (+1,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    823595499770
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

  7. Pass47,835 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    109473631017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,019 miles (+644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    190331407745
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,375 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    891062556282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    565597843950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,834 miles (+975)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    522140042819
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass44,859 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,859 miles
    Test number
    812432118484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,828 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,828 miles
    Test number
    501965817620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,136 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    584190403785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass42,743 miles (+875)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    445306194220
    • NoteNail to n/s rear tyre
    • NoteOdd size tyres front to rear
    • NoteRear coil springs corroding

  16. Pass41,868 miles (+1,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    739084973248
    • NoteOffside rear catalitic converter rattling

  17. Pass40,327 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,327 miles
    Test number
    337738162291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,233 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    126148171212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,151 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    890623870221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,858 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    351537959474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,490 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    504887888282
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,328 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    912697347321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    183220446301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 POG

Does V9 POG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 POG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 POG?
The MOT on V9 POG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 POG done?
V9 POG was recorded at 49,994 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,163 miles a year.
Has V9 POG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 POG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V9 POG 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 V9 POG find?
V9 POG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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