
Porsche Boxster
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc
L4 VNSMOT history
L4 VNS is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,584 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VNS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,687 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VNS was last recorded at 76,584 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,584 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,584 miles
- 2025 – 75,237 miles
- 2024 – 74,014 miles
- 2023 – 72,824 miles
- 2022 – 71,945 miles
- 2021 – 70,534 miles
- 2020 – 69,162 miles
- 2019 – 67,197 miles
- 2018 – 64,565 miles
- 2017 – 61,972 miles
- 2016 – 59,457 miles
- 2015 – 58,466 miles
- 2014 – 52,397 miles
- 2013 – 46,364 miles
- 2012 – 41,813 miles
- 2011 – 36,417 miles
- 2010 – 29,417 miles
- 2009 – 24,279 miles
- 2008 – 20,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy , not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryClutch wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on undersideRecorded 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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,584 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,584 miles
- Test number
- 262286579861
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy , not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch worn
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
Fail76,584 miles (+1,347)1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,584 miles
- Test number
- 950109234364
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy , not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexi hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch worn
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
Pass75,237 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 75,237 miles
- Test number
- 841911913960
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes around calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch worn
Fail75,237 miles (+1,223)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,237 miles
- Test number
- 112872556412
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes around calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch worn
Pass74,014 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,014 miles
- Test number
- 344526605513
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch worn very high biting point
Fail74,014 miles (+1,190)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,014 miles
- Test number
- 990975247886
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch worn very high biting point
Pass72,824 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 131082091898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch worn very high biting point
Fail72,824 miles (+879)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,824 miles
- Test number
- 231750660578
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch worn very high biting point
Pass71,945 miles (+1,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,945 miles
- Test number
- 838606945636
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,534 miles (+1,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,534 miles
- Test number
- 653402765556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,162 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,162 miles
- Test number
- 583555813333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper . (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,155 miles (+1,958)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,155 miles
- Test number
- 693535154920
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,197 miles (+2,632)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,197 miles
- Test number
- 935835170216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded at calliper . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant pipes at front are slight corroded and sweating.
Pass64,565 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 123757318993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.
Fail64,558 miles (+2,586)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,558 miles
- Test number
- 703818242739
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to calliper. (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to calliper. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.
Pass61,972 miles (+17)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,972 miles
- Test number
- 958928995235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face also wearing thin. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face also wearing thin. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle has complete under body covers fitted.
Fail61,955 miles (+2,498)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,955 miles
- Test number
- 758115178450
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face also wearing thin. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face also wearing thin. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle has complete under body covers fitted.
Pass59,457 miles (+991)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,457 miles
- Test number
- 324466646146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,466 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,466 miles
- Test number
- 227215315011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,397 miles (+6,033)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 52,397 miles
- Test number
- 199947314032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 46,364 miles
- Test number
- 175037013005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,364 miles (+4,551)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,364 miles
- Test number
- 597287713012
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,813 miles (+5,396)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 41,813 miles
- Test number
- 138845502460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,417 miles (+7,000)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 36,417 miles
- Test number
- 878855701001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,417 miles (+5,138)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 29,417 miles
- Test number
- 463825700018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,279 miles (+4,111)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,279 miles
- Test number
- 642286309071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,168 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 20,168 miles
- Test number
- 373892728003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 19,998 miles
- Test number
- 542277118083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 VNS
- Does L4 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VNS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VNS?
- The MOT on L4 VNS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 VNS done?
- L4 VNS was recorded at 76,584 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
- Has L4 VNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VNS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 VNS 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 L4 VNS find?
- L4 VNS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy , not affecting light output; coil spring corroded all 4; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper link pipes corroded, and 10 more.
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