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Porsche Boxster

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 3,200 cc

X8 DCSMOT history

X8 DCS is a yellow petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

X8 DCS yellow Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,174 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 DCS was last recorded at 54,174 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,572 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,174 miles
  • 2024 – 52,572 miles
  • 2023 – 51,108 miles
  • 2022 – 49,700 miles
  • 2020 – 47,547 miles
  • 2018 – 47,439 miles
  • 2015 – 42,920 miles
  • 2014 – 39,516 miles
  • 2013 – 38,097 miles
  • 2011 – 34,550 miles
  • 2010 – 33,848 miles
  • 2009 – 31,177 miles
  • 2008 – 28,473 miles
  • 2006 – 24,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,174 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front cooling duct loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front cooling duct loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,174 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    849199212663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,572 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    531644485648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,108 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    419471977238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,700 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    881869784940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,547 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    228611687140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass47,439 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    203611836639
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cooling duct loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cooling duct loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,434 miles (+4,514)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    871321979540
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cooling duct loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cooling duct loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,920 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    849678501244
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs inner faces slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  9. Pass39,516 miles (+137)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    948317024143
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s front disc inner faces corrodded and worn
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyre outer side walls cracking

  10. Fail39,379 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    379940984010
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges and perishing and tread depth 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]and perishing

  11. Pass38,097 miles (+3,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    275774373038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass34,550 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    316828071167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail34,550 miles (+702)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    745688571191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass33,848 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,848 miles
    Test number
    192426770093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,177 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    233253649056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,473 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    572969338064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,893 miles
    Test number
    442655766230
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyers cracking in tread

Questions about X8 DCS

Does X8 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DCS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 DCS?
The MOT on X8 DCS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 DCS done?
X8 DCS was recorded at 54,174 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has X8 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DCS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on X8 DCS 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 X8 DCS find?
X8 DCS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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