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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y288 BVVMOT history

Y288 BVV is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 27 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y288 BVV grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,730 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 BVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 BVV was last recorded at 73,730 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,261 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,730 miles
  • 2024 – 73,261 miles
  • 2023 – 70,276 miles
  • 2022 – 61,007 miles
  • 2021 – 58,276 miles
  • 2020 – 58,193 miles
  • 2018 – 57,340 miles
  • 2017 – 57,091 miles
  • 2016 – 56,992 miles
  • 2015 – 55,511 miles
  • 2013 – 53,151 miles
  • 2012 – 50,738 miles
  • 2011 – 47,988 miles
  • 2010 – 45,830 miles
  • 2009 – 45,208 miles
  • 2008 – 43,326 miles
  • 2007 – 38,246 miles
  • 2006 – 32,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,730 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rearmost exhaust U bolts heavily corroded.
  • AdvisoryCorrosion started on various brake pipes.
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.

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 excessively corroded To Rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,730 miles (+469)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    858456879862
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rearmost exhaust U bolts heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on various brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating.

  2. Pass73,261 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    903579016091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,258 miles (+4)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    898325232659
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail73,254 miles (+2,978)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    184298972321
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass70,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,276 miles
    Test number
    516581160812
    • AdvisoryADVISE HANDBRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.

  6. Fail70,272 miles (+9,265)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    468102795804
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryADVISE HANDBRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT.

  7. Pass61,007 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    353988928050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,276 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    222965338411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,193 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    208799274592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    737022619111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,340 miles (+249)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    278298398934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn around the bead area of tyre(run under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass57,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    284946027217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail57,091 miles (+99)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    122775635754
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass56,992 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    111869880590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,511 miles (+2,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    177893665475
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,151 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,151 miles
    Test number
    868740313233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,738 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    978609302226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,988 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    345717701272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,830 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    221575900241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,208 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,208 miles
    Test number
    103609409286
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass43,326 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    181207778182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,246 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    374859377131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    850062796142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 BVV

Does Y288 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 BVV is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y288 BVV?
The MOT on Y288 BVV is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 BVV done?
Y288 BVV was recorded at 73,730 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has Y288 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 BVV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y288 BVV 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 Y288 BVV find?
Y288 BVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both rearmost exhaust u bolts heavily corroded.; corrosion started on various brake pipes., and 1 more.

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