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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L5 HGLMOT history

L5 HGL is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L5 HGL blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,156 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HGL was last recorded at 105,156 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,198 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,958 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,156 miles
  • 2024 – 98,198 miles
  • 2023 – 95,308 miles
  • 2022 – 94,954 miles
  • 2021 – 91,544 miles
  • 2020 – 91,245 miles
  • 2018 – 86,919 miles
  • 2016 – 85,936 miles
  • 2015 – 85,114 miles
  • 2014 – 82,866 miles
  • 2013 – 81,307 miles
  • 2012 – 75,953 miles
  • 2011 – 71,318 miles
  • 2010 – 69,595 miles
  • 2009 – 67,332 miles
  • 2008 – 65,563 miles
  • 2007 – 61,897 miles
  • 2006 – 59,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,156 miles (+6,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    221684171800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,198 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,198 miles
    Test number
    358555944031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    723818777161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,308 miles (+354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    705698140444
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass94,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    291296291364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,954 miles (+3,410)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    564567033757
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,544 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,544 miles
    Test number
    134308543391
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHorn quiet but still works

  8. Fail91,541 miles (+296)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    604597022133
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHorn quiet but still works

  9. Pass91,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    985502613991
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail91,245 miles (+4,326)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    677805959235
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass86,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    869536713028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,919 miles (+983)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    963352711669
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,936 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    887697460100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,114 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    251280207605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,866 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    898146174299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    299574973272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,307 miles (+5,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    996624173274
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass75,953 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    868593192168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    379584271039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail71,318 miles (+1,723)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    567874371091
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,595 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    260001860023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,332 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    303025379080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,563 miles (+3,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    904122178066
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front brake disc warped slightly

  24. Pass61,897 miles (+2,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    860328967036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass59,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,790 miles
    Test number
    820849356085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,780 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    943859956031
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Questions about L5 HGL

Does L5 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HGL is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 HGL?
The MOT on L5 HGL is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HGL done?
L5 HGL was recorded at 105,156 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has L5 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HGL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 HGL 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 L5 HGL find?
L5 HGL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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