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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc

PBW 490MOT history

PBW 490 is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

PBW 490 silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,325 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PBW 490
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PBW 490 was last recorded at 108,325 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,626 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,699 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,325 miles
  • 2025 – 106,626 miles
  • 2024 – 104,742 miles
  • 2022 – 99,957 miles
  • 2021 – 97,734 miles
  • 2019 – 91,900 miles
  • 2018 – 87,518 miles
  • 2015 – 138,155 miles
  • 2013 – 81,858 miles
  • 2012 – 80,102 miles
  • 2011 – 77,391 miles
  • 2010 – 74,238 miles
  • 2009 – 70,642 miles
  • 2008 – 65,043 miles
  • 2007 – 60,646 miles
  • 2006 – 55,457 miles
  • 2005 – 40,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,325 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,325 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,325 miles
    Test number
    836443974187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,626 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    157136068519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,742 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    357688882524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,957 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    285368231914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,734 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    132101345781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,900 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    211163720432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    493746476350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,709 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,709 km
    Test number
    986039449059
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded to front brake calipers.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine suspect rear main oil seal.
  9. Pass138,155 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    298462685435
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside.
  10. Fail138,155 miles (+56,297)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    885142485126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside.
  11. Fail81,858 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    358692563412
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass81,858 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    389302063260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,102 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,102 miles
    Test number
    298587142307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass80,102 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,102 miles
    Test number
    655537142389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,391 miles (+3,153)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    428518421430
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on the inside
  16. Pass74,238 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    954219220367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,642 miles (+91)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    660857729390
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Fail70,551 miles (+5,508)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    484294729322
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass65,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    940331638322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,043 miles (+1,705)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    513389528389
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass63,338 miles (+2,692)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    482636678170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear inner drive shaft cv boots split
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer baffles loose
  22. Pass60,646 miles (+5,189)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    853759397206
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front disc corroded
    • NoteN/s rear disc corroded
  23. Fail55,457 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    402667006401
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass55,457 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    653427106376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,123 miles (+15,058)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,123 miles
    Test number
    532052526262
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass40,065 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,065 miles
    Test number
    171403125244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  27. Fail40,065 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,065 miles
    Test number
    572253025250
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about PBW 490

What vehicle is registration PBW 490 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PBW 490 on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PBW 490 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PBW 490 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PBW 490?
The MOT on PBW 490 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PBW 490 done?
PBW 490 was recorded at 108,325 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has PBW 490 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PBW 490 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on PBW 490 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 PBW 490 find?
PBW 490 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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