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Porsche Cayman

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,387 cc

257 LWSMOT history

257 LWS is a black petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

257 LWS black Porsche Cayman – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Cayman, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,378 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 LWS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayman
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 LWS was last recorded at 115,378 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,284 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,094 miles
Average per year
5,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,378 miles
  • 2024 – 114,284 miles
  • 2022 – 112,176 miles
  • 2021 – 106,531 miles
  • 2020 – 101,120 miles
  • 2019 – 93,518 miles
  • 2018 – 91,526 miles
  • 2017 – 89,782 miles
  • 2016 – 86,239 miles
  • 2015 – 80,055 miles
  • 2014 – 71,478 miles
  • 2013 – 56,621 miles
  • 2012 – 48,947 miles
  • 2011 – 44,255 miles
  • 2010 – 38,161 miles
  • 2009 – 29,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,378 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,378 miles (+1,094)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    329001167579
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,284 miles (+2,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    732206931243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy.

  3. Pass112,176 miles (+5,645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,176 miles
    Test number
    727435533144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

  4. Pass106,531 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,531 miles
    Test number
    706678014104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,120 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    177586985103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,518 miles (+1,992)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    163387016304
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

  7. Pass91,526 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    631620440952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,782 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    830294517300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,239 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    714622769446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,055 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    475361715108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,478 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    365796124197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,769 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    457527974051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail69,768 miles (+13,147)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,768 miles
    Test number
    106747874031
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass56,621 miles (+7,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    356561753061
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,947 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    815437032070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,255 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    706362351087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,161 miles (+8,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    842409240058
    • 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)

  18. Pass29,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,854 miles
    Test number
    252860549030
    • NoteAll tyres @ 4mm

Questions about 257 LWS

What vehicle is registration 257 LWS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 LWS on a black petrol Porsche Cayman first used on 22 Feb 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 257 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 257 LWS expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 257 LWS?
The MOT on 257 LWS expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 257 LWS done?
257 LWS was recorded at 115,378 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 5,129 miles a year.
Has 257 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 257 LWS has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on 257 LWS 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 257 LWS find?
257 LWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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