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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,179 cc

V5 LACMOT history

V5 LAC is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 10 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

V5 LAC grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,838 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LAC was last recorded at 81,838 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 2,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,122 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,716 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,838 miles
  • 2024 – 79,122 miles
  • 2023 – 75,268 miles
  • 2022 – 73,867 miles
  • 2021 – 69,482 miles
  • 2020 – 68,041 miles
  • 2019 – 67,219 miles
  • 2018 – 65,694 miles
  • 2017 – 64,099 miles
  • 2016 – 61,787 miles
  • 2015 – 59,688 miles
  • 2014 – 56,708 miles
  • 2013 – 52,183 miles
  • 2012 – 48,896 miles
  • 2011 – 45,651 miles
  • 2010 – 42,052 miles
  • 2009 – 37,775 miles
  • 2008 – 34,439 miles
  • 2007 – 30,653 miles
  • 2006 – 25,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,838 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine /transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,838 miles (+2,716)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,838 miles
    Test number
    523905980485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine /transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,122 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    427935899965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail79,122 miles (+3,854)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    219069739101
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass75,268 miles (+35)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    978710816469
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail75,233 miles (+1,366)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,233 miles
    Test number
    841136769373
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre. (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,867 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    843584114125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,482 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    255452423343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass68,041 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    568976194728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,219 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    997581234707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,694 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    213350685742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail65,694 miles (+1,595)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    465369046027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass64,099 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,099 miles
    Test number
    682370191342
    • AdvisoryChip In windscreen
  13. Pass61,787 miles (+2,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    661612607564
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  14. Pass59,688 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    326584654386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,643 miles (+2,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    556054840803
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass56,708 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    975386894285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,183 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,183 miles
    Test number
    888154193085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,896 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    546525492051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFurrel split on p/s pipe.
    • NoteNot all brake pipes could be inspected.
  19. Pass48,896 miles (+3,245)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    908955992035
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFurrel split on p/s pipe.
    • NoteNot all brake pipes could be inspected.
  20. Pass45,651 miles (+3,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    817965291020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail42,052 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    784606190070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass42,052 miles (+4,277)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    932546690006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass37,775 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    594121499075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,439 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    704583598021
    • 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)
  25. Pass30,653 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    382953697091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    531626996050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LAC

Does V5 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 LAC expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 LAC?
The MOT on V5 LAC expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 LAC done?
V5 LAC was recorded at 81,838 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has V5 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LAC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 LAC 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 V5 LAC find?
V5 LAC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, centre of windscreen.; fluid leak, but not excessive engine /transmission..

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