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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,480 cc

WDU 878MOT history

WDU 878 is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

WDU 878 silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
154,432 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WDU 878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WDU 878 was last recorded at 154,432 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,932 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,432 miles
  • 2024 – 152,932 miles
  • 2023 – 151,595 miles
  • 2022 – 149,751 miles
  • 2021 – 149,015 miles
  • 2019 – 148,132 miles
  • 2018 – 146,474 miles
  • 2017 – 145,470 miles
  • 2016 – 140,458 miles
  • 2014 – 136,258 miles
  • 2013 – 124,747 miles
  • 2011 – 120,775 miles
  • 2010 – 119,648 miles
  • 2009 – 115,942 miles
  • 2008 – 112,186 miles
  • 2007 – 108,923 miles
  • 2006 – 105,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,432 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,432 miles
    Test number
    758561733263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,932 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    809211042632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,595 miles (+6)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,595 miles
    Test number
    616746995861
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low 18%

  4. Fail151,589 miles (+1,838)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,589 miles
    Test number
    503067927964
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low 18%

  5. Pass149,751 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,751 miles
    Test number
    607299863741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail149,722 miles (+707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,722 miles
    Test number
    595014782867
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass149,015 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    313165166390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,015 miles (+883)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    145659635631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass148,132 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    860776563932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,099 miles (+1,625)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    264801943319
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken and bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,474 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,474 miles
    Test number
    696269342704
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail146,465 miles (+995)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,465 miles
    Test number
    130768457092
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass145,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,470 miles
    Test number
    701674937961
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches shows signs of fouling
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  14. Fail145,470 miles (+5,012)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,470 miles
    Test number
    636465853268
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches shows signs of fouling
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  15. Pass140,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    546995459172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail140,458 miles (+4,200)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    592273506366
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,258 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,258 miles
    Test number
    258778624434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront disks low
    • NoteRear brak pipes showing signs of rust

  18. Fail136,258 miles (+11,511)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,258 miles
    Test number
    935618424118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront disks low
    • NoteRear brak pipes showing signs of rust

  19. Pass124,747 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,747 miles
    Test number
    459135393033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,710 miles (+3,935)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    496219473083
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass120,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    765672271252
    • NoteAll four shock absorbers have a slight leak of fluid

  22. Fail120,775 miles (+1,127)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    289602771251
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteAll four shock absorbers have a slight leak of fluid

  23. Pass119,648 miles (+3,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    171707730210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear disks slightly scored

  24. Pass115,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,942 miles
    Test number
    272627939210
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail115,942 miles (+3,756)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,942 miles
    Test number
    312593739215
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass112,186 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    112,186 miles
    Test number
    443290528249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass108,923 miles (+3,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    691710127264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass105,254 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    460419106274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail105,213 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,213 miles
    Test number
    690036206253
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about WDU 878

What vehicle is registration WDU 878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WDU 878 on a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Aug 1999. 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 WDU 878 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WDU 878 expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WDU 878?
The MOT on WDU 878 expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WDU 878 done?
WDU 878 was recorded at 154,432 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has WDU 878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WDU 878 has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on WDU 878 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 WDU 878 find?
WDU 878 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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