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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,200 cc

V8 PWCMOT history

V8 PWC is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V8 PWC black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
73,152 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V8 PWC was last recorded at 73,152 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2010: 38,914 miles, lower than 38,917 miles on 19 Jul 2010.
  • 2 Apr 2015: 53,032 miles, lower than 53,105 miles on 1 Apr 2015.

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
68,074 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,078 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,152 miles
  • 2024 – 68,074 miles
  • 2023 – 63,261 miles
  • 2022 – 60,523 miles
  • 2019 – 60,014 miles
  • 2017 – 56,573 miles
  • 2016 – 55,385 miles
  • 2015 – 53,032 miles
  • 2014 – 49,996 miles
  • 2013 – 47,708 miles
  • 2011 – 44,258 miles
  • 2010 – 38,914 miles
  • 2009 – 30,153 miles
  • 2008 – 19,787 miles
  • 2007 – 12,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,152 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,152 miles (+5,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,152 miles
    Test number
    337395880619
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,074 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    515243673565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,070 miles (+4,809)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    776165100395
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass63,261 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,261 miles
    Test number
    238709248696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,523 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    792370377883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,491 miles (+477)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    126216787417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,014 miles (+3,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,014 miles
    Test number
    280502255566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    201255679458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail56,573 miles (+1,188)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,573 miles
    Test number
    830162759465
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass55,385 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    853163677488
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass53,032 miles (-73)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,032 miles
    Test number
    459572395058
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres nearly bald on inner edges.outer edges wearing low!
    • NoteRattle on exhaust.system and manifolds generally corroded.clamps corroded[1*adrift on os]

  12. Fail53,105 miles (+3,109)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    855841195062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres nearly bald on inner edges.outer edges wearing low!
    • NoteRattle on exhaust.system and manifolds generally corroded.clamps corroded[1*adrift on os]

  13. Pass49,996 miles (+29)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    105553884478
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads cracking but no chords showing at time of test

  14. Fail49,967 miles (+2,259)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    379770374078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads cracking but no chords showing at time of test

  15. Pass47,708 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    466953553022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,258 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    498614741282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,174 miles (+5,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    257981831246
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass38,914 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    883472700294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,917 miles (+8,764)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    191580900230
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll four discs (inner faces) badly corroded .
    • NoteBoth heat shields loose

  20. Pass30,153 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,153 miles
    Test number
    674831309278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,787 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,787 miles
    Test number
    363754108429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,701 miles
    Test number
    854397857192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 PWC

Does V8 PWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 PWC expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 PWC?
The MOT on V8 PWC expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 PWC done?
V8 PWC was recorded at 73,152 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has V8 PWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PWC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 PWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 PWC find?
V8 PWC failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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