Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc
L29 SOSMOT history
L29 SOS is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,517 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,517 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 SOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 SOS was last recorded at 123,517 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,384 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 133 miles
- Average per year
- 2,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,517 miles
- 2025 – 117,244 miles
- 2024 – 116,044 miles
- 2023 – 112,825 miles
- 2022 – 109,224 miles
- 2021 – 109,146 miles
- 2020 – 109,067 miles
- 2019 – 108,934 miles
- 2017 – 108,646 miles
- 2016 – 107,545 miles
- 2015 – 103,372 miles
- 2014 – 97,575 miles
- 2013 – 93,853 miles
- 2012 – 89,506 miles
- 2011 – 84,883 miles
- 2010 – 79,656 miles
- 2009 – 74,571 miles
- 2008 – 71,697 miles
- 2007 – 68,055 miles
- 2006 – 65,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,517 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front anti - rollbar d bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp images poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Signs of engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Signs of gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Some corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,517 miles (+133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,517 miles
- Test number
- 747976806224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail123,384 miles (+6,140)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,384 miles
- Test number
- 397444697452
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass117,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,244 miles
- Test number
- 122091820122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,244 miles (+1,200)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,244 miles
- Test number
- 232830584081
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,044 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 116,044 miles
- Test number
- 519040275524
- AdvisoryFront anti - rollbar d bushes worn
- AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor
- AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
- AdvisorySigns of gearbox oil leak
- AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail
- AdvisoryN/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Fail116,044 miles (+3,219)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,044 miles
- Test number
- 267924757159
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification lock ring loose on strut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront anti - rollbar d bushes worn
- AdvisoryHeadlamp images poor
- AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
- AdvisorySigns of gearbox oil leak
- AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail
- AdvisoryN/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Pass112,825 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 642324681804
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,825 miles (+3,601)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 645127149331
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,224 miles (+78)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 109,224 miles
- Test number
- 385534476670
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass109,146 miles (+79)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 109,146 miles
- Test number
- 252107006979
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,067 miles (+133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,067 miles
- Test number
- 559439614464
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,934 miles (+288)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,934 miles
- Test number
- 478026061138
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into connection block covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,646 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,646 miles
- Test number
- 318326629912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,545 miles (+4,173)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,545 miles
- Test number
- 512353938236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,372 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,372 miles
- Test number
- 269684435171
- 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)
Pass97,575 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 97,575 miles
- Test number
- 185524444199
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail97,574 miles (+3,721)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,574 miles
- Test number
- 407482044144
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,853 miles (+4,347)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 93,853 miles
- Test number
- 305412763151
- NoteExhaust heat sheild , brake pipes
Pass89,506 miles (+4,623)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 386439052156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,883 miles (+5,227)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 84,883 miles
- Test number
- 477807741140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,656 miles (+5,085)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 79,656 miles
- Test number
- 524022260186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,571 miles (+2,874)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 74,571 miles
- Test number
- 911927849136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteN/s/r inner cv boot split
Pass71,697 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,697 miles
- Test number
- 481932008173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,055 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,055 miles
- Test number
- 281723817443
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,055 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 68,055 miles
- Test number
- 451683017100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 65,422 miles
- Test number
- 431479496285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 SOS
- Does L29 SOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SOS is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 SOS?
- The MOT on L29 SOS is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 SOS done?
- L29 SOS was recorded at 123,517 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
- Has L29 SOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 SOS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 SOS 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 L29 SOS find?
- L29 SOS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor / chassis rail.
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