
Porsche Boxster
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc
S8 YLXMOT history
S8 YLX is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 83,313 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 YLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 YLX was last recorded at 83,313 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 83,135 miles · 9 Sept 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 178 miles
- Average per year
- 2,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 83,313 miles
- 2019 – 83,135 miles
- 2018 – 79,213 miles
- 2016 – 79,058 miles
- 2015 – 76,101 miles
- 2014 – 74,374 miles
- 2013 – 71,358 miles
- 2012 – 69,639 miles
- 2011 – 69,158 miles
- 2010 – 68,180 miles
- 2009 – 62,059 miles
- 2008 – 61,599 miles
- 2006 – 43,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,313 miles (+178)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,313 miles
- Test number
- 809925287260
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,135 miles (+174)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,135 miles
- Test number
- 894092453459
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,961 miles (+3,748)5 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,961 miles
- Test number
- 704693080029
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass79,213 miles (+155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,213 miles
- Test number
- 585548817944
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,058 miles (+56)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,058 miles
- Test number
- 214383136021
- 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)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail79,002 miles (+2,901)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,002 miles
- Test number
- 702764623382
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber O ring is split but maintains a seal
- AdvisoryMajor oil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp is insecure (nearside end of silencer)
Pass76,101 miles (+1,727)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,101 miles
- Test number
- 468209885196
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,374 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,374 miles
- Test number
- 375023894197
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail74,353 miles (+2,995)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,353 miles
- Test number
- 218051794412
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,358 miles (+236)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,358 miles
- Test number
- 208287693478
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
Fail71,122 miles (+1,483)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,122 miles
- Test number
- 175590993147
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,639 miles (+60)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,639 miles
- Test number
- 888485502235
- NoteN/s/rear brake disc on inner corroded
Fail69,579 miles (+421)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,579 miles
- Test number
- 425971802293
- 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)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteN/s/rear brake disc on inner corroded
Pass69,158 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 185498381131
- NoteN/s/r brake disc / corrosion on inner face
Fail69,158 miles (+978)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 248428081195
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteN/s/r brake disc / corrosion on inner face
Pass68,180 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 68,180 miles
- Test number
- 263142380140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,059 miles
- Test number
- 141067579149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,059 miles (+460)17 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,059 miles
- Test number
- 683791079103
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass61,599 miles (+18,382)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 61,599 miles
- Test number
- 613169808077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,217 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,217 miles
- Test number
- 791010146348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about S8 YLX
- Does S8 YLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 YLX expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 YLX?
- The MOT on S8 YLX expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 YLX done?
- S8 YLX was recorded at 83,313 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
- Has S8 YLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 YLX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on S8 YLX 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 S8 YLX find?
- S8 YLX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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