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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

973 VPJMOT history

973 VPJ is a black diesel Porsche Cayenne first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

973 VPJ black Porsche Cayenne – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Cayenne, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,533 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
973 VPJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Cayenne
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

973 VPJ was last recorded at 139,533 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,194 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,339 miles
Average per year
9,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,533 miles
  • 2025 – 136,194 miles
  • 2024 – 132,284 miles
  • 2023 – 129,409 miles
  • 2022 – 125,007 miles
  • 2021 – 119,952 miles
  • 2020 – 111,885 miles
  • 2019 – 102,967 miles
  • 2018 – 77,862 miles
  • 2017 – 72,109 miles
  • 2016 – 59,214 miles
  • 2015 – 42,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,533 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,533 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,533 miles
    Test number
    898486734869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,194 miles (+3,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    163155331220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,284 miles (+2,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,284 miles
    Test number
    609786412780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass129,409 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,409 miles
    Test number
    922910685510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,007 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,007 miles
    Test number
    817103117078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,952 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,952 miles
    Test number
    879918277491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,885 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    707582716407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    643899730441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,967 miles (+25,105)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    473269002850
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    265378320804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,862 miles (+5,753)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    525824480105
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass72,109 miles (+12,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    975956683161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads low
  13. Pass59,214 miles (+16,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    991051298686
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass42,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    803016543769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 973 VPJ

What vehicle is registration 973 VPJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 973 VPJ on a black diesel Porsche Cayenne first used on 31 Oct 2012. 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 973 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 973 VPJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 973 VPJ?
The MOT on 973 VPJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 973 VPJ done?
973 VPJ was recorded at 139,533 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,328 miles a year.
Has 973 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 973 VPJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on 973 VPJ 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 973 VPJ find?
973 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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