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EU55 VAJ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,923 mi
Last recorded104,923 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 VAJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 102,594 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 96,979 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 92,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 9 May 2022 89,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,484 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,919 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,900 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate deteriorating

park brake noisey and has some imbalance

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate deteriorating

park brake noisey and has some imbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,282 miles

inner surfaces of rear discs deteriorating, inner surfaces of front discs in very poor condition, replacements advised

Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,019 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

condition of rear discs may be problem with caliper?

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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EU55 VAJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 VAJ registered?

EU55 VAJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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