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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 3,179 cc

L18 TCSMOT history

L18 TCS is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L18 TCS grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,116 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TCS was last recorded at 62,116 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,376 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,740 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,116 miles
  • 2025 – 59,376 miles
  • 2023 – 56,937 miles
  • 2022 – 55,424 miles
  • 2021 – 53,941 miles
  • 2020 – 51,441 miles
  • 2019 – 46,930 miles
  • 2018 – 42,828 miles
  • 2017 – 40,788 miles
  • 2016 – 38,744 miles
  • 2015 – 36,773 miles
  • 2014 – 34,025 miles
  • 2013 – 29,733 miles
  • 2012 – 26,328 miles
  • 2011 – 22,502 miles
  • 2010 – 19,383 miles
  • 2009 – 14,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,116 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread area.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,116 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,116 miles
    Test number
    459388855720
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass59,376 miles (+2,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    546044322714
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass56,937 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    301950266125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    321395401910
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail55,424 miles (+1,483)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    366467390424
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,941 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    724458851530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread area.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  7. Fail53,935 miles (+2,494)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    106697449329
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread area.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  8. Pass51,441 miles (+4,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    629993363161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  9. Pass46,930 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    587786496301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread area.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  10. Fail46,930 miles (+4,102)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    891380482353
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate in tread area.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

  11. Pass42,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    378073511201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,828 miles (+631)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    489058673046
    • 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))

  13. Pass42,197 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    279008272935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,788 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    459626570051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,744 miles (+1,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    336782796230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass36,773 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,773 miles
    Test number
    636970915141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail36,773 miles (+2,748)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,773 miles
    Test number
    465850215156
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badly cracked in tread area
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,025 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    209600104488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,733 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    928546313146
    • NoteBonnet released via remote only

  20. Fail29,733 miles (+113)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    777179303105
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet released via remote only

  21. Pass29,620 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    509520863060
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail29,616 miles (+3,288)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    177784053453
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass26,328 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    835236252055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,502 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,502 miles
    Test number
    165617351410
    • 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)

  25. Pass19,383 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,383 miles
    Test number
    362402460036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,665 miles
    Test number
    262836569010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TCS

Does L18 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TCS is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TCS?
The MOT on L18 TCS is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TCS done?
L18 TCS was recorded at 62,116 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has L18 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TCS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 TCS 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 L18 TCS find?
L18 TCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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