Porsche logo

Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,387 cc

SW 8988MOT history

SW 8988 is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 3 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

SW 8988 black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
61,089 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for SW 8988 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
SW 8988
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SW 8988 was last recorded at 61,089 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,088 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,089 miles
  • 2023 – 60,163 miles
  • 2022 – 59,263 miles
  • 2021 – 58,310 miles
  • 2020 – 57,085 miles
  • 2019 – 55,597 miles
  • 2018 – 53,874 miles
  • 2017 – 52,175 miles
  • 2016 – 50,500 miles
  • 2015 – 48,760 miles
  • 2014 – 46,425 miles
  • 2013 – 43,887 miles
  • 2012 – 34,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,089 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHorn button stickingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,089 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    291079228826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHorn button sticking

  2. Fail61,088 miles (+925)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    386008052754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper piper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHorn button sticking

  3. Pass60,163 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    113788411026
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Fail60,122 miles (+859)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    135686792144
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass59,263 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    984489572813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,310 miles (+1,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    383837309648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass57,085 miles (+1,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    254412551205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass55,597 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    169095155081
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass53,874 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    983199893537
    • AdvisoryUnderbody shield fit restricting some comonents to be inspected

  10. Pass52,175 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    159527031809
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass50,500 miles (+1,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    999438899877
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fit restricting some inspection

  12. Pass48,760 miles (+2,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    697272465143
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass46,425 miles (+2,538)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    555272244170
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass43,887 miles (+9,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    938337953105
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass34,585 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    159920972174
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail34,539 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    399797762106
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SW 8988

What vehicle is registration SW 8988 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SW 8988 on a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 3 Jun 2009. 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 SW 8988 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SW 8988 expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SW 8988?
The MOT on SW 8988 expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SW 8988 done?
SW 8988 was recorded at 61,089 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has SW 8988 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SW 8988 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on SW 8988 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 SW 8988 find?
SW 8988 passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; horn button sticking.

Related registrations

Browse all SW registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.