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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,700 cc

V7 GKWMOT history

V7 GKW is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

V7 GKW blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,009 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 GKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 GKW was last recorded at 112,009 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2018: 53,647 miles, lower than 53,672 miles on 22 Jun 2018.

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
111,989 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,009 miles
  • 2025 – 97,443 miles
  • 2024 – 85,415 miles
  • 2023 – 75,534 miles
  • 2022 – 66,539 miles
  • 2021 – 60,122 miles
  • 2019 – 55,558 miles
  • 2018 – 53,647 miles
  • 2017 – 52,456 miles
  • 2016 – 46,639 miles
  • 2015 – 41,124 miles
  • 2014 – 35,646 miles
  • 2013 – 31,254 miles
  • 2012 – 26,225 miles
  • 2011 – 23,817 miles
  • 2009 – 22,060 miles
  • 2007 – 20,691 miles
  • 2006 – 20,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,009 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Indicator switch faulty right hand not staying down

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,009 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    113016192905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail111,989 miles (+14,546)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    616998032457
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,443 miles (+12,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    545754544212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,415 miles (+9,881)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    414858788009
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,534 miles
    Test number
    555415080423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,534 miles (+8,995)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,534 miles
    Test number
    653297252498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass66,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    559974814295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,539 miles (+6,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    360861095000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,122 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    314801911679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,096 miles (+4,538)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    889031084331
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  11. Pass55,558 miles (+1,911)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    828482926184
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder , cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder , cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning displayed on dash
  12. Pass53,647 miles (-25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,647 miles
    Test number
    423263642604
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty right hand not staying down (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail53,672 miles (+1,216)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    306440313655
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty right hand not staying down (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass52,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    163699373393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail52,456 miles (+5,817)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    542078996257
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,639 miles (+5,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    263340924717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted
  17. Pass41,124 miles (+5,478)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    827981895018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged
    • NoteFront wiperblades split
  18. Pass35,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    296239014446
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail35,645 miles (+4,391)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    378509614168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  20. Pass31,254 miles (+5,029)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    959166243078
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
  21. Pass26,225 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,225 miles
    Test number
    119267442068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,817 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    589664441168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,060 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    513082149306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,691 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    250157447209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,577 miles
    Test number
    832334186118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 GKW

Does V7 GKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 GKW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 GKW?
The MOT on V7 GKW 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 V7 GKW done?
V7 GKW was recorded at 112,009 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
Has V7 GKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 GKW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 GKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 GKW find?
V7 GKW passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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