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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y246 DGNMOT history

Y246 DGN is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y246 DGN black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,981 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 DGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 DGN was last recorded at 61,981 miles on 27 May 2026, 971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2015: 54,009 miles, lower than 54,609 miles on 15 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,010 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
971 miles
Average per year
1,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,981 miles
  • 2025 – 61,010 miles
  • 2024 – 60,692 miles
  • 2023 – 60,208 miles
  • 2022 – 59,620 miles
  • 2021 – 58,900 miles
  • 2020 – 58,539 miles
  • 2019 – 57,965 miles
  • 2018 – 57,138 miles
  • 2017 – 56,387 miles
  • 2016 – 55,440 miles
  • 2015 – 54,009 miles
  • 2014 – 53,493 miles
  • 2013 – 52,204 miles
  • 2012 – 51,000 miles
  • 2011 – 50,165 miles
  • 2010 – 48,622 miles
  • 2009 – 45,069 miles
  • 2008 – 42,422 miles
  • 2007 – 36,140 miles
  • 2006 – 28,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bottom arm central bushes (coffin arm )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    875797896804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,981 miles (+971)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    166837980635
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,010 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    727071198165
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bottom arm central bushes (coffin arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,010 miles (+318)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    899831278694
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bottom arm central bushes (coffin arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,692 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    677084851606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,208 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    793436970495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    843492282358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,620 miles (+720)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    749703181833
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass58,900 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    801732150773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,539 miles (+574)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    226072693393
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

  11. Pass57,965 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    683484346192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,954 miles (+816)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    289459596386
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  13. Pass57,138 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    497879935465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,387 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    601199004541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,440 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    878887335140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,433 miles (+1,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    849339053794
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded supply to offside front flex (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,009 miles (-600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    716739945199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail54,609 miles (+1,116)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    258095435124
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass53,493 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,493 miles
    Test number
    279264834151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,487 miles (+1,283)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    656012134176
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

  21. Pass52,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    358396633138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,204 miles (+1,204)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    836266033153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass51,000 miles (+835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    265641552172
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  24. Pass50,165 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    159836621166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,622 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    702185520176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,621 miles (+3,552)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,621 miles
    Test number
    482513200193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor and n/s/r outer gaitors split ignition coils cracking insulation

  27. Pass45,069 miles (+2,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    211267929458
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  28. Pass42,422 miles (+6,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    911681058117
    • NoteO/s/f tyre and both rear tyres worn near to limit of tread depth

  29. Pass36,140 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    580037027121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,434 miles
    Test number
    711227336158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 DGN

Does Y246 DGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 DGN is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 DGN?
The MOT on Y246 DGN is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 DGN done?
Y246 DGN was recorded at 61,981 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,675 miles a year.
Has Y246 DGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 DGN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y246 DGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y246 DGN find?
Y246 DGN passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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