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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,700 cc

V50 DRLMOT history

V50 DRL is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V50 DRL black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
113,816 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 DRL was last recorded at 113,816 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,599 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,217 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,816 miles
  • 2025 – 109,599 miles
  • 2024 – 104,746 miles
  • 2023 – 98,854 miles
  • 2022 – 93,610 miles
  • 2021 – 88,569 miles
  • 2020 – 88,195 miles
  • 2019 – 84,563 miles
  • 2018 – 83,372 miles
  • 2017 – 82,295 miles
  • 2016 – 80,529 miles
  • 2015 – 78,194 miles
  • 2014 – 75,939 miles
  • 2013 – 73,538 miles
  • 2012 – 71,036 miles
  • 2011 – 68,366 miles
  • 2010 – 63,156 miles
  • 2009 – 60,044 miles
  • 2008 – 49,776 miles
  • 2007 – 48,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,816 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,816 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,816 miles
    Test number
    652671488418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,599 miles (+4,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,599 miles
    Test number
    599640878457
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,746 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    186786963936
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,743 miles (+72)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    893441707492
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,671 miles (+5,817)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    516763364904
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 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))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex Plus caliper joining pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass98,854 miles (+5,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,854 miles
    Test number
    215212475355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight cracking

  7. Pass93,610 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,610 miles
    Test number
    891110012032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,569 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,569 miles
    Test number
    562660936984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,195 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    186136098875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail88,195 miles (+3,632)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    896502074490
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass84,563 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    915620121612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail84,537 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    606318580249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass83,372 miles (+1,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    509751815201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread smooth & On limmit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass82,295 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    643843576211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside trays fitted covering underside components

  15. Pass80,529 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    130332935339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,476 miles (+2,282)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    178299802192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,194 miles (+2,255)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    628973515103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass75,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    488982514179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail75,939 miles (+2,401)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    819192414193
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass73,538 miles (+2,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    138394113135
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass71,036 miles (+2,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    117165912128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,366 miles (+5,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    259618601169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,156 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    712046010128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail60,044 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    720913519179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass60,044 miles (+10,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    943753019133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,776 miles (+1,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    603756318146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass48,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    602891927208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 DRL

Does V50 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 DRL is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 DRL?
The MOT on V50 DRL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 DRL done?
V50 DRL was recorded at 113,816 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has V50 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 DRL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 DRL 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 V50 DRL find?
V50 DRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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