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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,893 cc

L8 XYHMOT history

L8 XYH is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 2 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L8 XYH black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,368 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,893 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XYH was last recorded at 80,368 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,352 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,368 miles
  • 2025 – 79,035 miles
  • 2024 – 77,549 miles
  • 2023 – 73,185 miles
  • 2022 – 69,204 miles
  • 2021 – 65,980 miles
  • 2020 – 63,833 miles
  • 2019 – 60,577 miles
  • 2018 – 55,818 miles
  • 2017 – 52,401 miles
  • 2016 – 41,361 miles
  • 2015 – 25,185 miles
  • 2014 – 11,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,368 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,368 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    429570993190
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail80,352 miles (+1,317)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    385481659359
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass79,035 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    100680489561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,549 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    324018711973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,536 miles (+4,351)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,536 miles
    Test number
    166183807303
    • 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))

  6. Pass73,185 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    330253422675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,204 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    379270230003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,158 miles (+3,178)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    940186826431
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass65,980 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    396246363280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail65,976 miles (+2,143)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    641235594647
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass63,833 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    902519104609
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))

  12. Pass60,577 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    336653841494
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,818 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    598812232343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,401 miles (+11,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    251432997741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,361 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    627039722253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail41,357 miles (+16,172)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    470357937102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,185 miles (+14,178)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    583718976695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,007 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,007 miles
    Test number
    206671344289
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking.

Questions about L8 XYH

Does L8 XYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XYH is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XYH?
The MOT on L8 XYH is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XYH done?
L8 XYH was recorded at 80,368 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,736 miles a year.
Has L8 XYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XYH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 XYH 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 XYH find?
L8 XYH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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