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GA57 VNS

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,360 mi
Last recorded45,360 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 VNS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,522 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 43,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking

exhaust system rotten

Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,294 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides very slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from large hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 38,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides very slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from large hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,925 miles

front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded

front lower grille missing in front bumper

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and tyre slightly cracking

rear brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,488 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracks in front tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 13,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,737 miles

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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GA57 VNS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GA57 VNS, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GA57 VNS registered?

GA57 VNS is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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