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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,400 cc

W228 VLWMOT history

W228 VLW is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

W228 VLW silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,933 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 VLW was last recorded at 101,933 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,410 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
523 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,933 miles
  • 2025 – 101,410 miles
  • 2024 – 99,582 miles
  • 2023 – 96,778 miles
  • 2022 – 93,512 miles
  • 2021 – 90,454 miles
  • 2020 – 87,501 miles
  • 2019 – 84,219 miles
  • 2018 – 82,315 miles
  • 2017 – 80,502 miles
  • 2016 – 78,374 miles
  • 2015 – 76,418 miles
  • 2014 – 73,186 miles
  • 2013 – 69,617 miles
  • 2012 – 64,001 miles
  • 2011 – 59,008 miles
  • 2010 – 56,819 miles
  • 2009 – 55,321 miles
  • 2008 – 49,825 miles
  • 2007 – 45,082 miles
  • 2006 – 42,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,933 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,933 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    116923142595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,410 miles (+1,828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    617671050898
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,582 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    172370619071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,778 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    619391291847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,512 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    439248730756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,454 miles (+2,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    674807756004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,501 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    306496366515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    947858627301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail84,219 miles (+1,904)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    412733198864
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass82,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,315 miles
    Test number
    745595199699
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail82,315 miles (+1,813)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,315 miles
    Test number
    494175486350
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass80,502 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    224916030782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail80,502 miles1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    957330728060
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail80,502 miles (+2,128)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    867418927440
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass78,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    692721308893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,374 miles (+1,956)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    286558594688
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,418 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    338850915123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,186 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    958345304151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,617 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    459724513138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,001 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    738180942156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,008 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    266507331470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,819 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,819 miles
    Test number
    372504940105
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads on 2mm
    • NoteMinor damage nearside rear wheel rim
    • NoteOne bulb in centre brake light not working

  23. Fail56,819 miles (+1,498)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,819 miles
    Test number
    244684840150
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads on 2mm
    • NoteMinor damage nearside rear wheel rim
    • NoteOne bulb in centre brake light not working

  24. Fail55,321 miles (+1,397)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    412053329418
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    774821449161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,924 miles (+4,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    201901849446
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass49,825 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    260353348471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,082 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    390354347176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    132980156126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 VLW

Does W228 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 VLW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 VLW?
The MOT on W228 VLW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 VLW done?
W228 VLW was recorded at 101,933 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has W228 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 VLW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on W228 VLW 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 W228 VLW find?
W228 VLW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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