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2008 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · BU08 OYL

BU08 OYL

2008 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 14,355 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
PORSCHE BOXSTER
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
14,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
3387cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2008 Porsche Boxster has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2021 to 2025 resulting in a “PASSED” rating and no defects noted. The most recent MOT on 2025-08-19, at 14,355 miles, confirms the vehicle met safety and emissions standards without issues. This consistency suggests the car has been well-maintained in terms of basic functionality and compliance. The mileage of 14,355 miles over 18 years equates to roughly 798 miles per year, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. This could indicate limited use, such as occasional driving or long periods of storage. While low mileage might suggest less wear on components like brakes and suspension, it also raises concerns about potential issues from under-use, such as fluid degradation, battery drain, or rubber component aging. The absence of defects in the MOT records does not confirm the vehicle’s mechanical health in these areas, as MOTs focus on safety-critical elements rather than long-term storage effects. The trend in MOT outcomes is stable, with no recurring or escalating issues identified. All tests passed without notes, which is positive but does not provide detailed insight into non-safety-related wear or maintenance. The low mileage complicates the assessment of typical age-related deterioration, as the car’s condition may not align with standard expectations for its year.

BU08 OYL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 14,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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BU08 OYL Mileage History

  1. 12/07/202211,148 mi
  2. 14/07/202311,336 mi+188 mi
  3. 12/07/202412,791 mi+1,455 mi
  4. 19/08/202514,355 mi+1,564 mi

Average of roughly 1,033 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BU08 OYL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Porsche Boxster (BU08 OYL) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY