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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T37 LAUMOT history

T37 LAU is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,994 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 LAU was last recorded at 91,994 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,207 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
1,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,994 miles
  • 2025 – 91,207 miles
  • 2024 – 88,848 miles
  • 2023 – 85,798 miles
  • 2022 – 82,898 miles
  • 2021 – 78,672 miles
  • 2020 – 75,870 miles
  • 2018 – 75,176 miles
  • 2016 – 73,813 miles
  • 2015 – 73,002 miles
  • 2014 – 71,161 miles
  • 2013 – 68,973 miles
  • 2012 – 67,549 miles
  • 2011 – 66,025 miles
  • 2010 – 64,634 miles
  • 2009 – 63,541 miles
  • 2008 – 62,388 miles
  • 2006 – 59,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,994 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi pipes (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,994 miles (+787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    412117613044
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass91,207 miles (+2,359)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    899179538319
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,848 miles (+3,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    543969072133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,798 miles (+2,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    608197997086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,898 miles (+4,226)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    483946801081
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple engine noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just made requirements

  6. Pass78,672 miles (+2,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,672 miles
    Test number
    521649511943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,870 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    708370110663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,176 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    658376592645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,813 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    440376391865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,002 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    232590457331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,986 miles (+1,825)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    438080675117
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass71,161 miles (+122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    288747764160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail71,039 miles (+2,066)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,039 miles
    Test number
    496260364103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass68,973 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,973 miles
    Test number
    429518863145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,965 miles (+1,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,965 miles
    Test number
    248851163114
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass67,549 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    975400672138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,542 miles (+1,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    527874652163
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass66,025 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    438077651182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass64,634 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    914809940149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail64,482 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    844022530156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Fail64,470 miles (+929)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    491422930185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear

  22. Pass63,541 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    110904039144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,393 miles (+1,005)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    652060219126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass62,388 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    530552108137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    632980586157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,289 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    532120886160
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1 slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link, lower ball joint †2 rear anti roll bar bushes worn †3 front and rear brake discs wearing

Questions about T37 LAU

Does T37 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 LAU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T37 LAU?
The MOT on T37 LAU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 LAU done?
T37 LAU was recorded at 91,994 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,622 miles a year.
Has T37 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 LAU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on T37 LAU 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 T37 LAU find?
T37 LAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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