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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

X28 GCHMOT history

X28 GCH is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

X28 GCH blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
88,184 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X28 GCH was last recorded at 88,184 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 3,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,516 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,668 miles
Average per year
3,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,184 miles
  • 2024 – 84,516 miles
  • 2023 – 77,986 miles
  • 2022 – 73,147 miles
  • 2021 – 66,302 miles
  • 2019 – 63,242 miles
  • 2018 – 61,192 miles
  • 2017 – 59,042 miles
  • 2016 – 58,376 miles
  • 2015 – 51,652 miles
  • 2014 – 49,800 miles
  • 2013 – 49,155 miles
  • 2012 – 48,234 miles
  • 2010 – 44,319 miles
  • 2009 – 38,567 miles
  • 2008 – 32,198 miles
  • 2007 – 30,416 miles
  • 2006 – 23,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,184 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,184 miles (+3,668)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    406526669994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    566199096368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,516 miles (+6,530)3 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    637506607549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,986 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    507075161095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,981 miles (+4,834)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    289097416808
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,147 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,147 miles
    Test number
    148090413581
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail73,142 miles (+6,840)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    719671475058
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,302 miles (+3,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    742333111030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass63,242 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    931521443963
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes have slight corrosion

  10. Pass61,192 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    760679820791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,123 miles (+2,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    325938302038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass59,042 miles (+666)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    953577295842
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer balljoint boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake hose bracket securing bolt slack

  13. Pass58,376 miles (+6,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    970173964512
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,652 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    777052445122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail51,549 miles (+1,749)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    327568035148
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,800 miles (+645)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    325903854168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres perrished
    • NoteNearside handbrake

  17. Pass49,155 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    509195543155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres below 3mm
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres below 3mm
    • NoteSlight corrosion on main brake pipes

  18. Fail49,155 miles (+921)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    358564743115
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres below 3mm
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres below 3mm
    • NoteSlight corrosion on main brake pipes

  19. Pass48,234 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    838293522178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail48,234 miles (+3,915)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    567161522193
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear outer drive shaft boots split
    • NoteNearside rear inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear inner drive shaft boot split

  21. Pass44,319 miles (+5,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    442391930430
    • NoteNearside handbrake performance low

  22. Pass38,567 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    184515929307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,198 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    701368438345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,416 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    701376907367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,992 miles
    Test number
    264459236450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 GCH

Does X28 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X28 GCH expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X28 GCH?
The MOT on X28 GCH expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X28 GCH done?
X28 GCH was recorded at 88,184 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 3,368 miles a year.
Has X28 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 GCH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 GCH 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 X28 GCH find?
X28 GCH failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 8 more.

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