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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 3,179 cc

V712 SWTMOT history

V712 SWT is a green petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

V712 SWT green Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,047 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 SWT was last recorded at 82,047 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2025: 81,796 miles, lower than 81,989 miles on 17 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,033 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,047 miles
  • 2025 – 81,798 miles
  • 2023 – 81,989 miles
  • 2022 – 81,102 miles
  • 2020 – 80,396 miles
  • 2019 – 78,933 miles
  • 2018 – 78,347 miles
  • 2017 – 76,108 miles
  • 2016 – 71,634 miles
  • 2015 – 65,296 miles
  • 2013 – 57,330 miles
  • 2012 – 49,617 miles
  • 2011 – 44,880 miles
  • 2010 – 44,538 miles
  • 2009 – 44,448 miles
  • 2008 – 43,862 miles
  • 2007 – 43,676 miles
  • 2005 – 43,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,047 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,047 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    527540170049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,033 miles (+235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,033 miles
    Test number
    898552980460
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,798 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    757188733186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,796 miles (-193)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    697712815642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin View to inner pads is restricted, Advise further investigation. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,989 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    963920388453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,102 miles
    Test number
    528594311648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,102 miles (+706)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,102 miles
    Test number
    671436088045
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,396 miles (+1,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    382049375876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,933 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    980770757303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,347 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    170241554825
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,108 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,108 miles
    Test number
    896958211528
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  12. Fail76,107 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    260395720143
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  13. Pass76,107 miles (+4,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    178101698364
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  14. Pass71,634 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    367399653256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,296 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    206067175163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,330 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,330 miles
    Test number
    468198243267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    279046162407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,617 miles (+327)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    989016362190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail49,290 miles (+4,410)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    248734252418
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    815376561116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail44,880 miles (+342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    996516861144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass44,538 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    574086610199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,448 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    921762719107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,862 miles (+186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,862 miles
    Test number
    961221378087
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  25. Pass43,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    602566767023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,676 miles (+524)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    733224267088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass43,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    364839645365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V712 SWT

Does V712 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 SWT is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V712 SWT?
The MOT on V712 SWT is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V712 SWT done?
V712 SWT was recorded at 82,047 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,874 miles a year.
Has V712 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 SWT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V712 SWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V712 SWT find?
V712 SWT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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