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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,596 cc

VPL 872MOT history

VPL 872 is a grey petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

VPL 872 grey Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,359 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VPL 872
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VPL 872 was last recorded at 64,359 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,027 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,359 miles
  • 2024 – 64,027 miles
  • 2023 – 62,927 miles
  • 2022 – 62,416 miles
  • 2021 – 59,691 miles
  • 2020 – 59,218 miles
  • 2019 – 57,016 miles
  • 2018 – 53,140 miles
  • 2017 – 51,816 miles
  • 2016 – 49,718 miles
  • 2015 – 48,623 miles
  • 2013 – 47,694 miles
  • 2012 – 46,285 miles
  • 2011 – 44,173 miles
  • 2010 – 37,815 miles
  • 2009 – 31,021 miles
  • 2008 – 23,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable itemsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall worn
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper to flexi brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f main brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r main brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,359 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    739075318931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,359 miles (+332)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    453352299228
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,027 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    918437689670
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres, treads damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body trays fitted

  4. Pass62,927 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    829163387429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on dash

  5. Fail62,927 miles (+511)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    404974567761
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on dash

  6. Pass62,416 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    294110134740
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to junction box (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPad warning message on dash. all pads ok.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

  7. Fail62,413 miles (+2,722)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    253179705175
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to junction box (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPad warning message on dash. all pads ok.

  8. Pass59,691 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    428542157130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,218 miles (+2,202)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    427417890080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass57,016 miles (+3,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    868845916124
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass53,140 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    874917175137
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass51,816 miles (+2,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    455119246812
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  13. Pass49,718 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,718 miles
    Test number
    353244562914
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  14. Fail49,713 miles (+1,090)7 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    697857557571
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear indicator (1.9.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear indicator (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEvidence of coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads deteriorated and crumbling
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Master - flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads deteriorated and crumbling
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass48,623 miles (+929)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    396307015000
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,694 miles (+1,409)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    207665263360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,285 miles (+2,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    779676362371
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass44,173 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,173 miles
    Test number
    385804351340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,815 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    533399660156
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,021 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    633469369146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    464794268084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VPL 872

What vehicle is registration VPL 872 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VPL 872 on a grey petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jan 2005. 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 VPL 872 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VPL 872 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VPL 872?
The MOT on VPL 872 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VPL 872 done?
VPL 872 was recorded at 64,359 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,291 miles a year.
Has VPL 872 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VPL 872 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on VPL 872 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 VPL 872 find?
VPL 872 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded; engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust sleeves, and 4 more.

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