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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

L8 VMTMOT history

L8 VMT is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L8 VMT red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VMT was last recorded at 116,783 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,460 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,783 miles
  • 2025 – 116,460 miles
  • 2024 – 116,256 miles
  • 2023 – 114,662 miles
  • 2022 – 113,989 miles
  • 2021 – 113,351 miles
  • 2020 – 112,245 miles
  • 2019 – 111,114 miles
  • 2018 – 110,406 miles
  • 2017 – 110,374 miles
  • 2016 – 108,673 miles
  • 2015 – 104,865 miles
  • 2014 – 101,788 miles
  • 2013 – 96,462 miles
  • 2012 – 93,585 miles
  • 2011 – 89,843 miles
  • 2010 – 85,057 miles
  • 2009 – 72,508 miles
  • 2007 – 66,943 miles
  • 2006 – 64,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,783 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,783 miles (+323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    502111187398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass116,460 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    516488482099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,256 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,256 miles
    Test number
    659654678345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass114,662 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    124194312364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    135536862739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,988 miles (+637)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,988 miles
    Test number
    768573918620
    • 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))

  7. Pass113,351 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,351 miles
    Test number
    694375228646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,342 miles (+1,097)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,342 miles
    Test number
    836572229138
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass112,245 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    363773552726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,235 miles (+1,121)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,235 miles
    Test number
    169221408461
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,114 miles (+708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    116405141414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,406 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,406 miles
    Test number
    824047314900
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Fail110,374 miles (+1,701)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    809699306208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass108,673 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,673 miles
    Test number
    430200980031
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes

  15. Fail108,614 miles (+3,749)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    561941719461
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass104,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    392417824697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,865 miles (+3,077)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    677573945346
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass101,788 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,788 miles
    Test number
    159061154336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail101,660 miles (+5,198)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    528675234389
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass96,462 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    587314313205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    445827182188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,585 miles (+3,742)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    668386382161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass89,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    369817311122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,843 miles (+4,786)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    179486911183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass85,057 miles (+12,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    153487340159
    • 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)

  26. Pass72,508 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    262147549187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,943 miles (+2,766)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    310181017200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteIgnition switch faulty, but manageable

  28. Pass64,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    302702816423
    • NoteQadv fr and rear discs corroded †ign switch faulty

Questions about L8 VMT

Does L8 VMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VMT is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VMT?
The MOT on L8 VMT is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VMT done?
L8 VMT was recorded at 116,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has L8 VMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VMT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 VMT 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 L8 VMT find?
L8 VMT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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