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Porsche 911

White · Petrol · 1985 · 3,164 cc

B129 FOAMOT history

B129 FOA is a white petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 93,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

B129 FOA white Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,761 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B129 FOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B129 FOA was last recorded at 93,761 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,211 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
550 miles
Average per year
544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,761 miles
  • 2025 – 93,211 miles
  • 2024 – 92,891 miles
  • 2023 – 92,795 miles
  • 2022 – 92,707 miles
  • 2021 – 92,423 miles
  • 2020 – 92,354 miles
  • 2019 – 92,113 miles
  • 2018 – 91,908 miles
  • 2017 – 91,383 miles
  • 2016 – 90,955 miles
  • 2015 – 89,932 miles
  • 2014 – 89,210 miles
  • 2013 – 88,064 miles
  • 2012 – 87,474 miles
  • 2011 – 86,225 miles
  • 2010 – 85,286 miles
  • 2009 – 84,516 miles
  • 2008 – 83,957 miles
  • 2007 – 83,379 miles
  • 2006 – 82,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,761 miles (+550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    555354440805
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,211 miles (+320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,211 miles
    Test number
    181917934160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,891 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    284003864599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,885 miles (+90)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,885 miles
    Test number
    599740786102
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    863612661779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,795 miles (+88)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    146703377068
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,707 miles (+284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    738894013090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,423 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,423 miles
    Test number
    603126570842
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,354 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    434577420947
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / heater channel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass92,113 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    531877890093
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / heater channel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,908 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    303870750261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,383 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    888597015041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    277621846009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,954 miles (+1,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    408821276842
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  15. Pass89,932 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    249575075183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak onto offside exhaust

  16. Fail89,932 miles (+722)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    366043175139
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak onto offside exhaust

  17. Pass89,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    339307074112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail89,210 miles (+1,146)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    289286674464
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass88,064 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    205158573419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bonnet/bootlid support struts are weak
    • NoteWindscreen wipers do not self park

  20. Fail88,064 miles (+590)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    868649463156
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bonnet/bootlid support struts are weak
    • NoteWindscreen wipers do not self park

  21. Pass87,474 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    566161372164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront bootlid/bonnet struts are weak
    • NoteHeadlamp washers are not working

  22. Fail87,474 miles (+1,249)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    566010172109
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront bootlid/bonnet struts are weak
    • NoteHeadlamp washers are not working

  23. Pass86,225 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    119495671168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims poor
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has light corrosion

  24. Fail86,218 miles (+932)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    755801671107
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth headlamp aims poor
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has light corrosion

  25. Pass85,286 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    653373470143
    • NoteOff side tail light lens slightly damaged

  26. Fail85,285 miles (+769)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    623722770150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOff side tail light lens slightly damaged

  27. Pass84,516 miles (+559)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    550916179135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • NoteBoth headlight reflectors slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side front brake hose tight to suspension strut when steering turned lock to lock
    • NoteRear seat belts appear very long
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake disc inner surface
    • NoteSurface corrosion front suspension, floor panel and rear suspension

  28. Pass83,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    983160808229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,957 miles (+578)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    274119988100
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  30. Pass83,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    470275497166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail83,379 miles (+488)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    543484997168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  32. Pass82,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    920972496145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B129 FOA

Does B129 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B129 FOA is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on B129 FOA?
The MOT on B129 FOA is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B129 FOA done?
B129 FOA was recorded at 93,761 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 544 miles a year.
Has B129 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B129 FOA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on B129 FOA 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 B129 FOA find?
B129 FOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; wheel bearing has slight play both front.

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