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Porsche 911

Grey and Silver · Petrol · 1987 · 3,164 cc

VWS 493MOT history

VWS 493 is a grey and silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 334,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

VWS 493 grey Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
334,790 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWS 493
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Grey and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWS 493 was last recorded at 334,790 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2008: 20,070 miles, lower than 185,915 miles on 29 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,279 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,511 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 334,790 miles
  • 2025 – 329,279 miles
  • 2024 – 322,500 miles
  • 2023 – 317,640 miles
  • 2022 – 316,098 miles
  • 2021 – 315,174 miles
  • 2019 – 314,434 miles
  • 2018 – 308,112 miles
  • 2017 – 298,515 miles
  • 2016 – 288,519 miles
  • 2015 – 277,500 miles
  • 2014 – 263,797 miles
  • 2012 – 251,540 miles
  • 2011 – 238,662 miles
  • 2010 – 229,598 miles
  • 2009 – 215,055 miles
  • 2008 – 200,704 miles
  • 2007 – 185,915 miles
  • 2006 – 177,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass334,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass334,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    334,790 miles
    Test number
    685928092412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail334,790 miles (+5,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,790 miles
    Test number
    946407783064
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass329,279 miles (+6,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    329,279 miles
    Test number
    540262344264
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering joints slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear o/side wheel bearing slight play.

  4. Pass322,500 miles (+4,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    322,500 miles
    Test number
    605237290387
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryWasher jet poor

  5. Pass317,640 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    317,640 miles
    Test number
    673843655537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass316,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    316,098 miles
    Test number
    669866214431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail316,098 miles (+924)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,098 miles
    Test number
    313144196800
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass315,174 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    315,174 miles
    Test number
    605576720781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass314,434 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    314,434 miles
    Test number
    679392909723
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension has been lowered and modification made

  10. Fail314,381 miles (+6,269)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,381 miles
    Test number
    299582851324
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension has been lowered and modification made

  11. Pass308,112 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    308,112 miles
    Test number
    984242181351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass298,515 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    298,515 miles
    Test number
    419173216163
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

  13. Fail298,437 miles (+9,918)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,437 miles
    Test number
    360671845880
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

  14. Pass288,519 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    288,519 miles
    Test number
    713665449498
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered and modified

  15. Fail288,422 miles (+10,922)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,422 miles
    Test number
    360188246389
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered and modified

  16. Pass277,500 miles (+39)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    277,500 miles
    Test number
    536819485102
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight knock from steering rack
    • NoteVehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

  17. Fail277,461 miles (+13,664)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,461 miles
    Test number
    629267175177
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight knock from steering rack
    • NoteVehicle suspension has been modified and lowered

  18. Pass263,797 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    263,797 miles
    Test number
    848837464163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass251,540 miles (+12,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    251,540 miles
    Test number
    377864152454
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle suspension has been lowered and modified

  20. Pass238,662 miles (+9,064)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    238,662 miles
    Test number
    568101351226
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle suspension has been lowered

  21. Pass229,598 miles (+937)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    229,598 miles
    Test number
    692591650205
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front inner wings corroding
    • NoteChip in nearside headlamp
    • NotePrevious repairs to vehicle structure
    • NoteVehicle suspension has been lowered

  22. Fail228,661 miles (+13,606)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,661 miles
    Test number
    590992470113
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChip in nearside headlamp
    • NotePrevious repairs to vehicle carried out

  23. Pass215,055 miles (+14,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    215,055 miles
    Test number
    263605079497
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass200,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    200,704 miles
    Test number
    190162988190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,070 miles (-165,845)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    804942788192
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass185,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    185,915 miles
    Test number
    853320587188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail185,915 miles (+8,143)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,915 miles
    Test number
    683090487173
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass177,772 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    177,772 miles
    Test number
    664136386188
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in off side front wheel bearing

Questions about VWS 493

What vehicle is registration VWS 493 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWS 493 on a grey and silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jan 1987. 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 VWS 493 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWS 493 is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWS 493?
The MOT on VWS 493 is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWS 493 done?
VWS 493 was recorded at 334,790 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has VWS 493 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWS 493 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on VWS 493 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VWS 493 find?
VWS 493 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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