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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

T438 VAEMOT history

T438 VAE is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
111,301 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 VAE was last recorded at 111,301 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,203 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,301 miles
  • 2023 – 111,203 miles
  • 2022 – 109,875 miles
  • 2021 – 107,296 miles
  • 2020 – 105,686 miles
  • 2019 – 102,961 miles
  • 2018 – 99,800 miles
  • 2016 – 97,604 miles
  • 2015 – 94,331 miles
  • 2014 – 90,372 miles
  • 2013 – 85,284 miles
  • 2012 – 80,811 miles
  • 2011 – 77,393 miles
  • 2010 – 74,484 miles
  • 2009 – 70,160 miles
  • 2008 – 66,702 miles
  • 2007 – 62,188 miles
  • 2006 – 59,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,301 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    141475443030
    • 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))

  2. Pass111,203 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    407979901585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,875 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    717927464931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,296 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,296 miles
    Test number
    319917406897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass105,686 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    262784199079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,961 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    180846446416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,800 miles (+2,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,800 miles
    Test number
    724039741029
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass97,604 miles (+3,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    120779783714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass94,331 miles (+3,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    709602578408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail90,372 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,372 miles
    Test number
    425307134418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass90,372 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,372 miles
    Test number
    667497734399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,284 miles
    Test number
    675342783245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,284 miles (+4,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,284 miles
    Test number
    949842583239
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass80,811 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    966958772270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,393 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    279175541225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass77,393 miles (+2,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    396245941409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass74,484 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    471355740219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,160 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,160 miles
    Test number
    973916549270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,159 miles (+3,457)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    504639439209
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,702 miles (+4,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    692089048266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass62,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    740518257265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,188 miles (+2,948)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    420017457279
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass59,240 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    940393506379
    • NoteIgnition switch has slight play
    • NoteNearside front outside tyre wall slightly buffed but servisable

Questions about T438 VAE

Does T438 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 VAE expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 VAE?
The MOT on T438 VAE expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 VAE done?
T438 VAE was recorded at 111,301 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has T438 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 VAE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on T438 VAE 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 T438 VAE find?
T438 VAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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