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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S4 BAVMOT history

S4 BAV is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S4 BAV red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,857 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BAV was last recorded at 128,857 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,593 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
2,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,857 miles
  • 2025 – 128,593 miles
  • 2024 – 126,811 miles
  • 2023 – 123,584 miles
  • 2022 – 119,066 miles
  • 2021 – 117,875 miles
  • 2016 – 117,066 miles
  • 2014 – 114,871 miles
  • 2013 – 111,390 miles
  • 2012 – 108,505 miles
  • 2010 – 102,710 miles
  • 2009 – 96,280 miles
  • 2008 – 82,468 miles
  • 2007 – 77,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,857 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,857 miles (+264)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    335056329394
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass128,593 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,593 miles
    Test number
    119696075538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,811 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,811 miles
    Test number
    638625043412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,584 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    792288599261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,066 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    759675411612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,875 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    668085193192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail117,870 miles (+804)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,870 miles
    Test number
    254003164504
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass117,066 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    655722849916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  9. Fail117,032 miles (+2,161)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    779199291066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  10. Pass114,871 miles (+1,488)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    686964064300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass113,383 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,383 miles
    Test number
    235274104011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,390 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    317555303026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,505 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,505 miles
    Test number
    395326102047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,710 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    483055160482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,280 miles (+6,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    231613369372
    • 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)

  16. Pass90,113 miles (+7,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    911375409072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,468 miles (+5,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    340694408015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass77,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    101236207477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 BAV

Does S4 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 BAV is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 BAV?
The MOT on S4 BAV is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 BAV done?
S4 BAV was recorded at 128,857 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,651 miles a year.
Has S4 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BAV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S4 BAV 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 S4 BAV find?
S4 BAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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