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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,387 cc

VAR 978MOT history

VAR 978 is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

VAR 978 black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,952 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAR 978
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAR 978 was last recorded at 56,952 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,050 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,952 miles
  • 2025 – 55,050 miles
  • 2024 – 52,899 miles
  • 2023 – 51,214 miles
  • 2022 – 49,544 miles
  • 2020 – 47,123 miles
  • 2019 – 41,871 miles
  • 2018 – 41,424 miles
  • 2017 – 40,617 miles
  • 2016 – 37,890 miles
  • 2015 – 34,196 miles
  • 2014 – 29,419 miles
  • 2013 – 25,173 miles
  • 2012 – 20,295 miles
  • 2011 – 16,607 miles
  • 2010 – 10,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,952 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,952 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    173904512497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,050 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,050 miles
    Test number
    848189402042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,899 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,899 miles
    Test number
    887854097916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,214 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    248632731657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,508 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,508 miles
    Test number
    308967376164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    379815783568
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail49,544 miles (+2,421)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    738676135741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    277359155765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,123 miles (+5,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    960217206436
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass41,871 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    769069696345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,424 miles (+807)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    493795503043
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass40,617 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    968145379927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,890 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    872449783189
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

  14. Pass34,196 miles (+4,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    909715492767
    • AdvisoryCentre Front slight damp patches on lower part of steering rack gators both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play front strut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play front strut

  15. Pass29,419 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    959306554396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,173 miles
    Test number
    107101263324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,173 miles (+4,878)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,173 miles
    Test number
    718161263331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass20,295 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,295 miles
    Test number
    348067142379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,607 miles (+6,113)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,607 miles
    Test number
    388765861385
    • NoteMinor corrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteMinor corrosion on rear brake discs

  20. Pass10,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    10,494 miles
    Test number
    943926350384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAR 978

What vehicle is registration VAR 978 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAR 978 on a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Nov 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAR 978 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAR 978 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAR 978?
The MOT on VAR 978 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAR 978 done?
VAR 978 was recorded at 56,952 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has VAR 978 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAR 978 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on VAR 978 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 VAR 978 find?
VAR 978 passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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