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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y38 TUXMOT history

Y38 TUX is a green petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 49,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y38 TUX green Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,873 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 TUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 TUX was last recorded at 49,873 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,873 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,873 miles
  • 2025 – 49,111 miles
  • 2024 – 47,730 miles
  • 2023 – 46,331 miles
  • 2022 – 46,069 miles
  • 2021 – 45,047 miles
  • 2020 – 44,144 miles
  • 2019 – 43,304 miles
  • 2018 – 42,110 miles
  • 2017 – 40,830 miles
  • 2016 – 39,852 miles
  • 2015 – 37,150 miles
  • 2014 – 36,450 miles
  • 2013 – 35,651 miles
  • 2011 – 32,907 miles
  • 2010 – 30,392 miles
  • 2009 – 28,133 miles
  • 2008 – 23,763 miles
  • 2006 – 20,153 miles
  • 2005 – 15,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    405936284337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail49,873 miles (+762)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    795764309912
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,111 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,111 miles
    Test number
    159082389047
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail49,110 miles (+1,380)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    161363980957
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass47,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    412745659740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,730 miles (+1,399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    509941834171
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass46,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    895216967100
    • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered by undertrays front to rear

  8. Fail46,331 miles (+262)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    258899331774
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered by undertrays front to rear

  9. Pass46,069 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    774087143904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass45,047 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,047 miles
    Test number
    393387346145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,797 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    693058531143
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  12. Pass44,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    492368686631
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  13. Fail44,144 miles (+840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    489300824549
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  14. Pass43,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    447985151857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,304 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    420679766074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass42,110 miles (+1,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    584914169674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass40,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    919529476376
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre approx. 2.5mm

  18. Fail40,830 miles (+978)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    936382847457
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre approx. 2.5mm

  19. Pass39,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,852 miles
    Test number
    983819355977
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  20. Fail39,852 miles (+2,702)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,852 miles
    Test number
    998624445494
    • DangerousCentre Rear Braking system leaking n/s (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  21. Pass37,150 miles (+700)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,150 miles
    Test number
    848489815182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteO/s rear cv boot split

  22. Pass36,450 miles (+799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    635534434199
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear cv boot split

  23. Pass35,651 miles (+2,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    269151663133
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear cv boot split

  24. Pass32,907 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    376559761416
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass30,392 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    172217780269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner surface of o/s & n/s rear brake discs are starting to show signs of rust.

  26. Fail30,392 miles (+2,259)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    384650080275
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner surface of o/s & n/s rear brake discs are starting to show signs of rust.

  27. Pass28,133 miles (+4,370)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    651031389251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass23,763 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,763 miles
    Test number
    623906718026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass20,153 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    404399976261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,727 miles
    Test number
    492956375286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 TUX

Does Y38 TUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 TUX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 TUX?
The MOT on Y38 TUX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 TUX done?
Y38 TUX was recorded at 49,873 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,673 miles a year.
Has Y38 TUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 TUX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 TUX 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 Y38 TUX find?
Y38 TUX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease.

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