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SV52 VPO

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,307 mi
Last recorded142,307 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VPO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 142,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 142,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,736 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

undertrays and covers

Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 121,422 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,137 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 106,127 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suport brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,727 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S and O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear X member Tie Rob

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,704 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,423 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,025 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 34,735 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,798 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,682 miles

both front suspension tie bar ball joints worn

both front top suspension mountings seperating

both front tyre treads cracking

offside rear suspension trailing arm ball joint worn

offside tyres 3mm - others 4mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,478 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm ball joint rubber boots leaking grease

exhaust system fixings badly corroded

nearside front steering rack arm joint worn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,255 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 26,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,982 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 21,979 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,606 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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SV52 VPO is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV52 VPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV52 VPO registered?

SV52 VPO is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is SV52 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 VPO shows 38 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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