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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,700 cc

WSG 5MOT history

WSG 5 is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 77,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

WSG 5 black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,760 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSG 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSG 5 was last recorded at 77,760 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,353 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
2,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,760 miles
  • 2025 – 76,353 miles
  • 2024 – 73,243 miles
  • 2023 – 70,186 miles
  • 2022 – 65,919 miles
  • 2021 – 63,739 miles
  • 2020 – 62,103 miles
  • 2019 – 58,779 miles
  • 2018 – 58,635 miles
  • 2017 – 55,778 miles
  • 2016 – 53,707 miles
  • 2015 – 46,122 miles
  • 2014 – 43,121 miles
  • 2013 – 39,707 miles
  • 2012 – 38,068 miles
  • 2010 – 37,934 miles
  • 2009 – 37,798 miles
  • 2007 – 36,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,760 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily perished.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Weeping cv grease from joint cap, still serviceable. (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Weeping cv grease from joint cap, still serviceable. (6.1.7 (e))

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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,760 miles (+1,407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,760 miles
    Test number
    728481027511
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Weeping cv grease from joint cap, still serviceable. (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Weeping cv grease from joint cap, still serviceable. (6.1.7 (e))

  2. Pass76,353 miles (+3,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    459505099594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,243 miles
    Test number
    278612970299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,243 miles (+3,057)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,243 miles
    Test number
    388900371317
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,186 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    919371340940
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass65,919 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    566799466097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,866 miles (+2,127)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    724443345486
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,739 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    208191301414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,736 miles (+1,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    252216997966
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,103 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,103 miles
    Test number
    241569984787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    523168275577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,779 miles (+144)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    890417961939
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass58,635 miles (+105)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    878162021443
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail58,530 miles (+2,752)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    770990601133
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (2 places ) (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass55,778 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    494994626124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail55,758 miles (+2,051)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    857474573350
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Back Box Clamps Broken
    • AdvisoryEngine Light On
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,707 miles (+7,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    278350288737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    736852025260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,122 miles (+3,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    675302225271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass43,121 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,121 miles
    Test number
    157497624249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail43,121 miles (+98)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,121 miles
    Test number
    528127324288
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail43,023 miles (+3,316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    255587114266
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass39,707 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,707 miles
    Test number
    178963833260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,592 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    368204403284
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass39,592 miles (+156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    517054503248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass39,436 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,436 miles
    Test number
    296125913101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,068 miles (+134)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    578238782000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  28. Pass37,934 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    182172940383
    • NoteExhaust clamps missing x2
    • NotePark brake has only just met the required limits

  29. Fail37,934 miles (+136)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    434691740303
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust clamps missing x2

  30. Pass37,798 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    753556179123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Fail37,795 miles (+1,781)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,795 miles
    Test number
    952085879144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass36,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    670679227235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail36,014 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    962798827268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about WSG 5

What vehicle is registration WSG 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSG 5 on a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Jul 2004. 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 WSG 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSG 5 is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSG 5?
The MOT on WSG 5 is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSG 5 done?
WSG 5 was recorded at 77,760 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
Has WSG 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSG 5 has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on WSG 5 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 WSG 5 find?
WSG 5 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel cap seal heavily perished.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear drive shaft damaged but serviceable weeping cv grease from joint cap, still serviceable., and 2 more.

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