Porsche Boxster
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc
L13 MGLMOT history
L13 MGL is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 138,798 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 23 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 MGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 29 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 MGL was last recorded at 138,798 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,698 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,100 miles
- Average per year
- 5,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,798 miles
- 2025 – 136,698 miles
- 2024 – 134,753 miles
- 2023 – 131,749 miles
- 2022 – 129,427 miles
- 2021 – 126,940 miles
- 2020 – 123,981 miles
- 2019 – 119,413 miles
- 2018 – 115,093 miles
- 2017 – 109,980 miles
- 2015 – 106,944 miles
- 2014 – 95,508 miles
- 2013 – 86,251 miles
- 2012 – 74,758 miles
- 2011 – 64,205 miles
- 2010 – 53,012 miles
- 2009 – 48,663 miles
- 2008 – 47,694 miles
- 2007 – 32,995 miles
- 2006 – 19,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,798 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in centre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,798 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,798 miles
- Test number
- 815478659247
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,698 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 136,698 miles
- Test number
- 964528361480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,753 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 134,753 miles
- Test number
- 484756915784
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,749 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 131,749 miles
- Test number
- 734995888232
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass129,427 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 129,427 miles
- Test number
- 896518202830
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test
- AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components
Pass126,940 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,940 miles
- Test number
- 438727123395
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail126,934 miles (+2,953)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,934 miles
- Test number
- 256407827692
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,981 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 123,981 miles
- Test number
- 436290885294
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,980 miles (+4,567)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,980 miles
- Test number
- 281159096764
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,413 miles (+4,320)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 119,413 miles
- Test number
- 521810926288
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit lower mounting broken, slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
- AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, some brake pipes & fuel lines
Pass115,093 miles (+130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,093 miles
- Test number
- 670827679529
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
Fail114,963 miles (+4,983)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,963 miles
- Test number
- 996669428357
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass109,980 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,980 miles
- Test number
- 160077265897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,980 miles (+98)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,980 miles
- Test number
- 521476589821
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass109,882 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,882 miles
- Test number
- 199483749727
- 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)
Fail109,882 miles (+2,938)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,882 miles
- Test number
- 430615667765
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
Pass106,944 miles (+11,436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 106,944 miles
- Test number
- 547704395181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,508 miles (+9,257)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 95,508 miles
- Test number
- 658977194198
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWipers smearing screen
Pass86,251 miles (+1,484)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 86,251 miles
- Test number
- 457259543228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,767 miles (+10,009)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,767 miles
- Test number
- 338416343098
- NoteAll brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces
Pass74,758 miles (+10,553)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 74,758 miles
- Test number
- 948047932093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,205 miles (+11,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,205 miles
- Test number
- 127437441445
- 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)
Pass53,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,012 miles
- Test number
- 281451750065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,012 miles (+4,349)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,012 miles
- Test number
- 354300450004
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass48,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,663 miles
- Test number
- 643854609168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,663 miles (+969)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,663 miles
- Test number
- 222154409160
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBelly pan fitted
- NoteFront number plate slight damage
- NoteOffside rear foot brake slight vibration
Pass47,694 miles (+14,699)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,694 miles
- Test number
- 300979168447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,995 miles (+13,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 32,995 miles
- Test number
- 572303687144
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass19,700 miles (+611)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,700 miles
- Test number
- 870819396151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 19,089 miles
- Test number
- 162285836153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 MGL
- Does L13 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MGL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 MGL?
- The MOT on L13 MGL is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 MGL done?
- L13 MGL was recorded at 138,798 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
- Has L13 MGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 MGL has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L13 MGL 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 L13 MGL find?
- L13 MGL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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