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SW02 VHO

2002 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VHO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 132,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,339 miles

undertray's damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2022 122,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertray's damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,879 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 99,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,529 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 78,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,563 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,894 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,765 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,698 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 57,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,811 miles

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

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

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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SW02 VHO is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SW02 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW02 VHO registered?

SW02 VHO is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is SW02 VHO safe to buy?

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