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White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T530 GROMOT history

T530 GRO is a white petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 143,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,865 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 GRO was last recorded at 143,865 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,338 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
527 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,865 miles
  • 2025 – 143,338 miles
  • 2024 – 142,427 miles
  • 2023 – 140,263 miles
  • 2021 – 133,058 miles
  • 2020 – 132,141 miles
  • 2019 – 130,912 miles
  • 2017 – 126,999 miles
  • 2016 – 125,567 miles
  • 2014 – 115,253 miles
  • 2012 – 109,447 miles
  • 2011 – 102,710 miles
  • 2010 – 96,996 miles
  • 2009 – 90,943 miles
  • 2008 – 80,655 miles
  • 2007 – 73,174 miles
  • 2006 – 61,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,865 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,865 miles (+527)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,865 miles
    Test number
    853374748126
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass143,338 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,338 miles
    Test number
    925854165647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail143,333 miles (+906)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,333 miles
    Test number
    415572787574
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    496420518720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,427 miles (+2,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    566842852242
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,263 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,263 miles
    Test number
    265629382209
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail140,259 miles (+7,201)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,259 miles
    Test number
    585377292071
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,058 miles (+917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,058 miles
    Test number
    882012229181
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,141 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    563582178489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail132,091 miles (+44)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,091 miles
    Test number
    847328171142
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail132,047 miles (+22)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    724670375676
    • 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides side repeaters tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured light lenses tinted (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail132,025 miles (+1,113)1 dangerous1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    618504393942
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured Lenses tinted (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake tight may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,912 miles
    Test number
    939526772088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake is tight it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838163167735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass126,999 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    212053700068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail126,961 miles (+1,394)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    798074345535
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,567 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    970877184489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass122,184 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,184 miles
    Test number
    760797023155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail122,161 miles (+6,908)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    834294731706
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass115,253 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    247721714393
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteRear disc surfaces corroded

  21. Fail115,253 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    315161714357
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteRear disc surfaces corroded

  22. PassMileage not read7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528552803301
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBeam image poor
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteRear screen deteriated
    • NoteScreen chipped
    • NoteWipers marked screen

  23. FailMileage not read3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436661403380
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBeam image poor
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteRear screen deteriated
    • NoteScreen chipped
    • NoteWipers marked screen

  24. Pass109,447 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    507556892281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteL/h exhaust manifold leaking

  25. Fail109,447 miles (+6,737)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    299166092217
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteL/h exhaust manifold leaking

  26. Pass102,710 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    646264601397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail102,684 miles (+5,688)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    678098991269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass96,996 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    373919690449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass90,943 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    224162409325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail90,928 miles (+10,273)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    941461609305
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass80,655 miles (+7,481)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    464262438216
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in plastic belly pan

  32. Pass73,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    184552447130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail73,174 miles (+11,502)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    411121447113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass61,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    811837636012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 GRO

Does T530 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 GRO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T530 GRO?
The MOT on T530 GRO is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 GRO done?
T530 GRO was recorded at 143,865 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has T530 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 GRO has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T530 GRO 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 T530 GRO find?
T530 GRO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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