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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,600 cc

VFN 83MOT history

VFN 83 is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

VFN 83 blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,368 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VFN 83
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VFN 83 was last recorded at 76,368 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,196 miles · 20 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
1,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,368 miles
  • 2020 – 76,196 miles
  • 2019 – 76,121 miles
  • 2018 – 75,089 miles
  • 2017 – 74,796 miles
  • 2016 – 74,042 miles
  • 2015 – 70,594 miles
  • 2014 – 68,570 miles
  • 2013 – 67,033 miles
  • 2012 – 65,544 miles
  • 2011 – 61,458 miles
  • 2010 – 60,118 miles
  • 2009 – 58,838 miles
  • 2008 – 55,387 miles
  • 2007 – 53,456 miles
  • 2006 – 52,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,368 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.

  • Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Wiper blades smearing screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,368 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    509771785667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,196 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    703422917995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,121 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    516384477427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,089 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    552375598838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,796 miles (+754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    206158511359
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen

  6. Pass74,042 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    860217387321
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen

  7. Pass70,594 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    988585090013
    • AdvisoryGrease residue around o/s/f outer c.v gaitor
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable components

  8. Pass68,570 miles (+12)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    858880174205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front outer c.v gaitor is weeping grease

  9. Fail68,558 miles (+1,525)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,558 miles
    Test number
    817983364229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front outer c.v gaitor is weeping grease

  10. Pass67,033 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    487402043208
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass65,544 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    587545442259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,458 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    867813251155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine cover open warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens cracked
    • NoteRear fog lamps only operate if front fog lamps switched on

  13. Pass61,458 miles (+1,340)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    919363351169
    • NoteEngine cover open warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteLarge undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens cracked
    • NoteRear fog lamps only operate if front fog lamps switched on

  14. Fail60,118 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    212205260479
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear fog lamp only operates when front fog lamps are on
    • NoteUndertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

  15. Pass60,118 miles (+1,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    513995360186
    • NoteRear fog lamp only operates when front fog lamps are on
    • NoteUndertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

  16. Pass58,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    302422969180
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail58,838 miles (+3,451)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    113372569164
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass55,387 miles (+1,931)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    494094568166
    • NoteRear tyres 255/40/17 zr front tyres 205/40/17 w
    • NoteTested on dry day

  19. Pass53,456 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    924565097157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,441 miles (+751)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    934761347101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror missing

  21. Pass52,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    224597616473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VFN 83

What vehicle is registration VFN 83 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VFN 83 on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 VFN 83 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VFN 83 is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VFN 83?
The MOT on VFN 83 is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VFN 83 done?
VFN 83 was recorded at 76,368 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,173 miles a year.
Has VFN 83 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VFN 83 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on VFN 83 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 VFN 83 find?
VFN 83 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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