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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T68 LAUMOT history

T68 LAU is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 117,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
117,676 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 LAU was last recorded at 117,676 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,888 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
3,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,676 miles
  • 2025 – 113,888 miles
  • 2024 – 111,316 miles
  • 2023 – 107,061 miles
  • 2022 – 106,533 miles
  • 2021 – 105,856 miles
  • 2020 – 104,768 miles
  • 2019 – 104,172 miles
  • 2018 – 102,841 miles
  • 2017 – 100,653 miles
  • 2016 – 97,538 miles
  • 2015 – 90,027 miles
  • 2014 – 82,186 miles
  • 2013 – 74,427 miles
  • 2012 – 69,432 miles
  • 2011 – 64,807 miles
  • 2010 – 63,094 miles
  • 2009 – 60,386 miles
  • 2008 – 57,045 miles
  • 2007 – 45,344 miles
  • 2006 – 40,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded 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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

36 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,676 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    535880276787
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Fail117,676 miles (+3,788)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    675906013722
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass113,888 miles (+2,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,888 miles
    Test number
    625181631182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass111,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,316 miles
    Test number
    515768566548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,314 miles (+4,253)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    813573037771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near side rear manifold join (two bolts missing) Both rear silencer joins and rear elbow joins all leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass107,061 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    880043433229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass106,533 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    531113191968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge/sidewall almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,856 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    393658203447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,847 miles (+1,079)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    653011543600
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  10. Pass104,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    740038376796
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of rear silencer corroded and weak. slight leak in places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail104,768 miles (+596)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    538572011082
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged seam of boot floor damaged and spot welds ripped out within 30cm of steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam of rear silencer corroded and weak. slight leak in places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass104,172 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,172 miles
    Test number
    640170212005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,157 miles (+1,316)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    378668446642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass102,841 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    889810759144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,653 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,653 miles
    Test number
    116810487587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail100,648 miles (+3,110)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,648 miles
    Test number
    958548569272
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass97,538 miles (+7,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    462800854142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass90,027 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    575748255088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    987198974062
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail82,186 miles (+7,759)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    509814574094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass74,427 miles (+4,995)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    229222073005
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf brake hose insecure
  22. Pass69,432 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    379344672045
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre ON limits and mishapen on inner edge
  23. Fail69,429 miles (+179)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    969844672007
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre ON limits and mishapen on inner edge
    • NoteO/s rear exhaust slight blow at joint
  24. Fail69,250 miles (+4,443)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    426599962017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres have cracking down tyre tread length and inner edges scrubbing.
  25. Pass64,807 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    386265171094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,795 miles (+9)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    149613371009
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSmell of coolant present when carrying out emissions test
  27. Fail64,786 miles (+1,692)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,786 miles
    Test number
    109699861452
    • 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)
    • NoteSmell of coolant present when carrying out emissions test
  28. Pass63,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    302380060022
    • NoteFront center cross member area damaged
  29. Fail63,094 miles (+2,708)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    462810560084
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront center cross member area damaged
  30. Pass60,386 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    674831879025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,383 miles (+3,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    822588569032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  32. Pass57,045 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    111583278077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail57,006 miles (+11,662)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    522082578087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  34. Pass45,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,344 miles
    Test number
    582694757092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail45,344 miles (+5,091)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,344 miles
    Test number
    962424457014
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  36. Pass40,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,253 miles
    Test number
    500261266064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 LAU

Does T68 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 LAU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 LAU?
The MOT on T68 LAU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 LAU done?
T68 LAU was recorded at 117,676 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,829 miles a year.
Has T68 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 LAU has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T68 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 T68 LAU find?
T68 LAU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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