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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,179 cc

V18 LAYMOT history

V18 LAY is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V18 LAY black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,039 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LAY was last recorded at 106,039 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,010 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,039 miles
  • 2025 – 104,217 miles
  • 2024 – 102,666 miles
  • 2020 – 101,658 miles
  • 2019 – 98,165 miles
  • 2018 – 98,100 miles
  • 2017 – 95,076 miles
  • 2016 – 90,762 miles
  • 2015 – 87,826 miles
  • 2014 – 85,602 miles
  • 2012 – 78,985 miles
  • 2011 – 69,080 miles
  • 2010 – 62,365 miles
  • 2009 – 56,308 miles
  • 2008 – 47,721 miles
  • 2007 – 38,246 miles
  • 2006 – 30,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,039 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,039 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    197558415481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,010 miles (+1,793)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    687235658631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass104,217 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,217 miles
    Test number
    632980547464
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and both 3mm and both 9years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,666 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,666 miles
    Test number
    461617576995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,658 miles (+1,000)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    385345403155
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under shields (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,658 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    549566871340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass98,165 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    816001445678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,146 miles (+46)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    754536882208
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass98,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    758264361617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop perished.

  10. Fail98,100 miles (+3,024)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    444481280407
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bump stop perished.

  11. Pass95,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    487625676021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,076 miles (+4,314)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    722413376935
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  13. Pass90,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    667305942729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail90,762 miles (+2,936)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    248824255367
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass87,826 miles (+2,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    348309225077
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,602 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    717285464028
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail85,584 miles (+6,599)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    158084764407
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass78,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    369417972439
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail78,967 miles (+9,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    336647172492
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass69,080 miles (+6,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    509498771286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are worn

  21. Pass62,365 miles (+44)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    754519070271
    • NoteBoth number plate lights are dim.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail62,321 miles (+6,013)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    553077160271
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth number plate lights are dim.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass56,308 miles (+8,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    293748069288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,721 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    760642748248
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  25. Fail47,719 miles (+9,473)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    824462348209
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  26. Pass38,246 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    252800447211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    232953666235
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V18 LAY

Does V18 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LAY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LAY?
The MOT on V18 LAY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 LAY done?
V18 LAY was recorded at 106,039 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has V18 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LAY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 LAY 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 V18 LAY find?
V18 LAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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