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Porsche 944

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 2,479 cc

VCJ 815MOT history

VCJ 815 is a blue petrol Porsche 944 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

VCJ 815 blue Porsche 944 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 944, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,654 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCJ 815
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
944
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,479 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCJ 815 was last recorded at 53,654 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,479 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,654 miles
  • 2025 – 53,479 miles
  • 2024 – 53,025 miles
  • 2023 – 50,920 miles
  • 2022 – 50,679 miles
  • 2020 – 50,377 miles
  • 2019 – 49,362 miles
  • 2018 – 46,957 miles
  • 2017 – 45,315 miles
  • 2015 – 42,610 miles
  • 2014 – 42,478 miles
  • 2013 – 41,975 miles
  • 2011 – 41,247 miles
  • 2010 – 40,615 miles
  • 2009 – 38,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,654 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,654 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    969992064642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,479 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    712514098225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass53,025 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    200483015506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,920 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    537220156029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,679 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    740053664133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,377 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    186867552240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,362 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    200909250559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail49,361 miles (+2,404)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    828658409640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass46,957 miles (+1,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    563474916827
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight bind
  10. Pass45,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    521925756660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt requires adjustment
  11. Fail45,315 miles (+2,705)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    397340218502
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt requires adjustment
  12. Pass42,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    818993265094
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Fail42,610 miles (+132)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    869021265081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Pass42,478 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    316177254024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,975 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    966020663077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,247 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    385040051406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,615 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    693271460033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,610 miles (+2,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,610 miles
    Test number
    951076950020
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass38,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    250555079004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,088 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    513005879086
    • FailureNearside Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Questions about VCJ 815

What vehicle is registration VCJ 815 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCJ 815 on a blue petrol Porsche 944 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 VCJ 815 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCJ 815 is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCJ 815?
The MOT on VCJ 815 is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCJ 815 done?
VCJ 815 was recorded at 53,654 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 894 miles a year.
Has VCJ 815 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCJ 815 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on VCJ 815 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 VCJ 815 find?
VCJ 815 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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