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Porsche 928 S

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 4,957 cc

487 VNOMOT history

487 VNO is a blue petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

487 VNO blue Porsche 928 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 928, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
136,134 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
487 VNO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
928 S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,957 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

487 VNO was last recorded at 136,134 miles on 14 May 2025, 849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,285 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
849 miles
Average per year
494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,134 miles
  • 2024 – 135,285 miles
  • 2022 – 135,116 miles
  • 2021 – 134,963 miles
  • 2020 – 134,836 miles
  • 2019 – 134,592 miles
  • 2018 – 134,408 miles
  • 2017 – 133,533 miles
  • 2016 – 132,825 miles
  • 2015 – 132,065 miles
  • 2014 – 131,388 miles
  • 2009 – 131,277 miles
  • 2008 – 129,252 miles
  • 2007 – 128,535 miles
  • 2006 – 128,098 miles
  • 2005 – 126,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,134 miles
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryStarter wire fouling Anti Roll bar.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,134 miles (+849)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,134 miles
    Test number
    423668960699
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStarter wire fouling Anti Roll bar.

  2. Pass135,285 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,285 miles
    Test number
    834583871252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,275 miles (+16)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    327721559320
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light on

  4. Fail135,259 miles (+143)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,259 miles
    Test number
    910479797098
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass135,116 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    455130005058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass134,963 miles (+127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    250997479118
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks evident. Should be kept under observation.

  7. Pass134,836 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,836 miles
    Test number
    273917672194
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail134,836 miles (+244)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,836 miles
    Test number
    489342778105
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass134,592 miles (+184)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,592 miles
    Test number
    547339606429
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass134,408 miles (+875)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    218210155414
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules becoming corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps becoming slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,533 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    437198040387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail133,531 miles (+706)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    401918154977
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass132,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    604639554936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,825 miles (+760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    583053279419
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass132,065 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,065 miles
    Test number
    306928015219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,388 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,388 miles
    Test number
    239039384494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,277 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,277 miles
    Test number
    390681189238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,252 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    129,252 miles
    Test number
    351281688217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,535 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    400031277288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,098 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    463439816466
    • 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)

  21. Pass126,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    562794075218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 487 VNO

What vehicle is registration 487 VNO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 487 VNO on a blue petrol Porsche 928 S first used on 1 Aug 1991. 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 487 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 487 VNO expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 487 VNO?
The MOT on 487 VNO expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 487 VNO done?
487 VNO was recorded at 136,134 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 494 miles a year.
Has 487 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 487 VNO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 487 VNO 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 487 VNO find?
487 VNO failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: main beam tell-tale not working; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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