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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,700 cc

V38 SBWMOT history

V38 SBW is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

V38 SBW silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
71,176 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 SBW was last recorded at 71,176 miles on 5 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,175 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,176 miles
  • 2024 – 68,502 miles
  • 2023 – 63,071 miles
  • 2022 – 62,455 miles
  • 2021 – 61,812 miles
  • 2020 – 61,209 miles
  • 2019 – 60,115 miles
  • 2018 – 59,004 miles
  • 2016 – 57,562 miles
  • 2015 – 56,365 miles
  • 2014 – 54,558 miles
  • 2013 – 48,019 miles
  • 2012 – 43,517 miles
  • 2010 – 36,694 miles
  • 2009 – 35,162 miles
  • 2008 – 31,631 miles
  • 2007 – 27,698 miles
  • 2006 – 24,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,176 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    896236476269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,175 miles (+2,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    771961146154
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass68,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    317893286678
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail68,502 miles (+5,431)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    787759723160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass63,071 miles (+616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    348537061908
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test obstructing some components
  6. Pass62,455 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    317776687855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass61,812 miles (+603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    519165765430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass61,209 miles (+1,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    639522480449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (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))
  9. Pass60,115 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    609427409809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,004 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    888049375288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,562 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    780911025021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,365 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,365 miles
    Test number
    545503555157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,558 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    667853134108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,019 miles (+4,502)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    179705703045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass43,517 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    809907902071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,694 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    714270030369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,162 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    313595399412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,631 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    960622648281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,625 miles (+3,927)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,625 miles
    Test number
    873233238230
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass27,698 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    402430137026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,420 miles
    Test number
    560551326023
    • NoteDiscs corroded

Questions about V38 SBW

Does V38 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 SBW is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 SBW?
The MOT on V38 SBW is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 SBW done?
V38 SBW was recorded at 71,176 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has V38 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 SBW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V38 SBW 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 V38 SBW find?
V38 SBW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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