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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

WAO 628MOT history

WAO 628 is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

WAO 628 blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
142,790 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAO 628
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAO 628 was last recorded at 142,790 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,828 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
2,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,790 miles
  • 2023 – 140,828 miles
  • 2022 – 139,133 miles
  • 2021 – 137,958 miles
  • 2020 – 136,547 miles
  • 2019 – 135,266 miles
  • 2018 – 133,849 miles
  • 2017 – 132,474 miles
  • 2016 – 130,481 miles
  • 2015 – 126,743 miles
  • 2010 – 126,020 miles
  • 2009 – 124,828 miles
  • 2008 – 119,863 miles
  • 2007 – 113,427 miles
  • 2006 – 104,893 miles
  • 2005 – 97,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,790 miles
    Test number
    541781774071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,786 miles (+1,958)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,786 miles
    Test number
    958804835602
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,828 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,828 miles
    Test number
    874624470420
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail140,828 miles (+1,695)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,828 miles
    Test number
    623652914208
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,133 miles (+35)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,133 miles
    Test number
    903915954731
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail139,098 miles (+1,140)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    265864829835
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass137,958 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,958 miles
    Test number
    842573821404
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail137,950 miles (+1,403)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,950 miles
    Test number
    865717263023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass136,547 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,547 miles
    Test number
    609157140142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,266 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,266 miles
    Test number
    695796059897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail135,255 miles (+1,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,255 miles
    Test number
    279869165603
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,849 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,849 miles
    Test number
    368649378444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,474 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    369283247514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,481 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    567949796903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    288606735078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail126,743 miles (+723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    617696235018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass126,020 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    332724090215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,828 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    553616899255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,863 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    664033788269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    120796097229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,427 miles (+8,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,427 miles
    Test number
    622836497210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

  22. Pass104,893 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    163431396291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,881 miles (+7,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    881840296226
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass97,026 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    97,026 miles
    Test number
    353698095480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,895 miles4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    660240995218
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine emmitting blue smoke from exhaust initially when starting from cold and then gradually clears
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle fitted with under tray

Questions about WAO 628

What vehicle is registration WAO 628 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAO 628 on a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 WAO 628 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WAO 628 expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WAO 628?
The MOT on WAO 628 expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WAO 628 done?
WAO 628 was recorded at 142,790 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 2,408 miles a year.
Has WAO 628 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAO 628 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on WAO 628 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 WAO 628 find?
WAO 628 passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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