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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,480 cc

R736 VODMOT history

R736 VOD is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 28 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

R736 VOD silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
86,392 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 VOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 VOD was last recorded at 86,392 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,926 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
1,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,392 miles
  • 2023 – 85,926 miles
  • 2022 – 83,073 miles
  • 2021 – 81,317 miles
  • 2020 – 79,680 miles
  • 2019 – 77,020 miles
  • 2018 – 75,746 miles
  • 2017 – 74,871 miles
  • 2016 – 74,438 miles
  • 2015 – 73,588 miles
  • 2014 – 72,581 miles
  • 2013 – 71,728 miles
  • 2012 – 70,610 miles
  • 2011 – 68,692 miles
  • 2010 – 64,779 miles
  • 2009 – 61,118 miles
  • 2008 – 59,642 miles
  • 2007 – 58,671 miles
  • 2006 – 56,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,392 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,392 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,392 miles
    Test number
    751825569574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass85,926 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    756899146302
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,073 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    422002932271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,317 miles (+1,637)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    326858617626
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,680 miles (+2,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,680 miles
    Test number
    341822084194
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,020 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    195306652216
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  7. Pass75,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    210695943650
    • AdvisoryMinor damage in swept area of screen

  8. Fail75,746 miles (+875)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    662824323578
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor damage in swept area of screen

  9. Pass74,871 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    527233355957
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass74,438 miles (+850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    504281450937
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass73,588 miles (+1,007)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    935540825137
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass72,581 miles (+15)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    919512224180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail72,566 miles (+838)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    885113714172
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,728 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    485419513192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,610 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    275775502170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass68,692 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    809617511103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,779 miles (+3,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    443441720119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass61,118 miles (+16)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    144098299448
    • NoteConnection between metal and rubber hose on power steering pipes cracking up badly.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre tread.
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

  19. Fail61,102 miles (+1,460)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    683517699015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteConnection between metal and rubber hose on power steering pipes cracking up badly.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

  20. Pass59,642 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    421204578036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteConnection between metal and rubber hose on power steering pipes cracking up.
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre tread.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

  21. Fail59,642 miles (+971)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    541964378074
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteConnection between metal and rubber hose on power steering pipes cracking up.
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre tread.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

  22. Pass58,671 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    900830697075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass56,613 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    250413096048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMarks on front screen.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Questions about R736 VOD

Does R736 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R736 VOD expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R736 VOD?
The MOT on R736 VOD expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R736 VOD done?
R736 VOD was recorded at 86,392 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 1,606 miles a year.
Has R736 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 VOD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on R736 VOD 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 R736 VOD find?
R736 VOD passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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