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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,687 cc

T8 OXWMOT history

T8 OXW is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,376 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 OXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 OXW was last recorded at 153,376 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,375 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,376 miles
  • 2025 – 152,400 miles
  • 2024 – 151,835 miles
  • 2023 – 151,082 miles
  • 2022 – 150,416 miles
  • 2021 – 147,689 miles
  • 2020 – 146,878 miles
  • 2019 – 145,683 miles
  • 2018 – 144,266 miles
  • 2017 – 139,687 miles
  • 2016 – 121,624 miles
  • 2015 – 103,833 miles
  • 2014 – 97,060 miles
  • 2013 – 93,299 miles
  • 2012 – 90,385 miles
  • 2011 – 88,617 miles
  • 2010 – 82,617 miles
  • 2008 – 75,455 miles
  • 2007 – 74,055 miles
  • 2006 – 71,243 miles
  • 2005 – 67,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,376 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic convertors slight leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paintRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly lowRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring and both front suspension struts starting to rustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movementRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at inner jointsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Both rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front suspension coil springs and front suspension struts starting to rust

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering rack slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,376 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,376 miles
    Test number
    959822184039
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic convertors slight leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring and both front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at inner joints

  2. Fail153,375 miles (+975)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    110099467317
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic convertors slight leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring and both front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at inner joints

  3. Pass152,400 miles (+565)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,400 miles
    Test number
    369547599476
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 23%
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint
    • AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs and front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at inner joints

  4. Pass151,835 miles (+753)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    572418527559
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%
    • AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs and front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe, both rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at inner joints

  5. Pass151,082 miles (+666)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,082 miles
    Test number
    323293861595
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs and front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe, both rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes, brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear suspension lower ball joints and rear antiroll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play

  6. Pass150,416 miles (+2,727)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,416 miles
    Test number
    832726582980
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs and front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe, both rear metal brake pipes and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  7. Pass147,689 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    478176362556
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring and both front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear metal brake pipe, both rear metal brake pipes and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play

  8. Fail147,689 miles (+811)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    537096653383
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring and both front suspension struts starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear metal brake pipe, both rear metal brake pipes and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps/ sleeves/ joins starting to rust
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play

  9. Pass146,878 miles (+1,195)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    176836793930
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish and rear inner driveshaft boots starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sleeves starting to rust

  10. Pass145,683 miles (+1,417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    850445367048
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear driveshaft boots starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps/ sleeves rusty

  11. Pass144,266 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,266 miles
    Test number
    905507383688
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower ball joints slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear driveshaft boots starting to perish

  12. Fail144,260 miles (+4,573)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    889034106342
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

  13. Pass139,687 miles (+18,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,687 miles
    Test number
    956766912407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,624 miles (+17,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,624 miles
    Test number
    190677183646
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  15. Pass103,833 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    655743485074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail103,728 miles (+6,668)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    676622775062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass97,060 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    249100994080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,299 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    939398353080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,385 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,385 miles
    Test number
    749561562067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,617 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    107659951038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass88,617 miles (+6,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    108239551419
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass82,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    824730460068
    • 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)

  23. Fail82,617 miles (+7,162)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    462490560006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  24. Pass75,455 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    981097518338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,055 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    133793337377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,243 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    403754816444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,231 miles (+3,755)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    931223416317
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass67,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    434845735308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T8 OXW

Does T8 OXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 OXW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 OXW?
The MOT on T8 OXW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 OXW done?
T8 OXW was recorded at 153,376 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has T8 OXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 OXW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 OXW 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 T8 OXW find?
T8 OXW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 12 advisories: both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish; both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak; exhaust catalytic convertors slight leaks, and 9 more.

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