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LX08 VAF

2008 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VAF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 48,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,227 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 9,582 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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LX08 VAF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LX08 VAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX08 VAF registered?

LX08 VAF is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is LX08 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 VAF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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