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C62 VLW

1986 Porsche 944

Brown Petrol 2479cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 944128,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 VLW
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 129,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,062 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front discs slightly worn

Front front tyres slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 123,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 108,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 105,237 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 105,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 103,013 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,555 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 90,136 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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C62 VLW is a 1986 Porsche 944 in Brown with a 2,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 128,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C62 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C62 VLW registered?

C62 VLW is a 1986 Porsche 944, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C62 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 VLW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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