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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc

5489 VWMOT history

5489 VW is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

5489 VW silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,157 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5489 VW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5489 VW was last recorded at 103,157 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,051 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,157 miles
  • 2024 – 99,051 miles
  • 2023 – 95,060 miles
  • 2022 – 90,264 miles
  • 2021 – 84,722 miles
  • 2020 – 82,817 miles
  • 2019 – 79,949 miles
  • 2018 – 76,330 miles
  • 2016 – 70,111 miles
  • 2015 – 66,471 miles
  • 2014 – 62,186 miles
  • 2013 – 58,028 miles
  • 2012 – 53,489 miles
  • 2011 – 46,266 miles
  • 2009 – 41,828 miles
  • 2008 – 38,057 miles
  • 2007 – 34,281 miles
  • 2006 – 19,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,157 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,157 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,157 miles
    Test number
    918243112229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,051 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    939269193582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,060 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,060 miles
    Test number
    298591407593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,264 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    639970005469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,722 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    126116874893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,817 miles (+2,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    919251144303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,949 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    788444671511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    853502350153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail76,330 miles (+3,345)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    421251362301
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass72,985 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    511119459570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass70,111 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    530373816846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    177577267221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,470 miles (+4,284)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    705065199402
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
  14. Pass62,186 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    497099044415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail58,028 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    229390353349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass58,028 miles (+4,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    657190953397
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass53,489 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    216586652308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,960 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    217335002014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,945 miles (+3,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    705794802057
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
  20. Pass46,266 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    338304301089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,828 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    400199649363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,057 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    762454658386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,281 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,281 miles
    Test number
    552652357305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,544 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    892292407003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    334454106091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5489 VW

What vehicle is registration 5489 VW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5489 VW on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Jan 2002. 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 5489 VW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5489 VW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5489 VW?
The MOT on 5489 VW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5489 VW done?
5489 VW was recorded at 103,157 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has 5489 VW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5489 VW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on 5489 VW 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 5489 VW find?
5489 VW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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