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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,824 cc

TAW 78MOT history

TAW 78 is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,190 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAW 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,824 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAW 78 was last recorded at 97,190 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,744 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
446 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,190 miles
  • 2024 – 96,744 miles
  • 2023 – 95,011 miles
  • 2022 – 92,570 miles
  • 2021 – 84,182 miles
  • 2020 – 71,497 miles
  • 2019 – 61,168 miles
  • 2018 – 51,603 miles
  • 2016 – 46,262 miles
  • 2015 – 40,207 miles
  • 2014 – 39,397 miles
  • 2013 – 38,147 miles
  • 2012 – 36,965 miles
  • 2011 – 31,205 miles
  • 2010 – 27,599 miles
  • 2009 – 22,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,190 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    951476313869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,744 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    259000674164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,011 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    819040085430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,570 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,570 miles
    Test number
    621039436509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail92,525 miles (+8,343)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,525 miles
    Test number
    808828885003
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,182 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    150113346163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail84,108 miles (+129)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    667367709296
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired hub assembly/bearing after obvious repairs carried out. (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high after obvious repairs carried out (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high after obvious repairs carried out (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear/uneven lumpy wear-advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail83,979 miles (+12,482)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,979 miles
    Test number
    637157253388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component fractured suspension arm electrical component link/connecting rod. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear/uneven lumpy wear-advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hood opening device malfunction
  9. Pass71,497 miles (+10,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,497 miles
    Test number
    336869409220
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
  10. Pass61,168 miles (+9,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    910267980352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass51,603 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    262811977931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,262 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    677374974998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,207 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,207 miles
    Test number
    799504111397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,397 miles (+1,250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    768762144308
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass38,147 miles (+1,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,147 miles
    Test number
    285813713385
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass36,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    627641222390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail36,961 miles (+5,756)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,961 miles
    Test number
    328401222307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNsr tyre has nail in removed not puntured but was in deep
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass31,205 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    219838691083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,599 miles (+4,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    422019790017
    • NoteO/s/r outer sidewall has slight damage but no ply cords showing
  20. Pass22,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,689 miles
    Test number
    842623669165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAW 78

What vehicle is registration TAW 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAW 78 on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 3 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAW 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAW 78 is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TAW 78?
The MOT on TAW 78 is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAW 78 done?
TAW 78 was recorded at 97,190 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has TAW 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAW 78 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on TAW 78 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 TAW 78 find?
TAW 78 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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