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SW02 VYF

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VYF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 85,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned LOOSE (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis stiffen bar corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Chassis stiffen bar corroded

Offside Rear Outer Grease leaking from Drive shaft joint

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,234 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 16 Apr 2021 69,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear chassis stiffen bars corroded

both rear dampers corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 69,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by securing clip above water hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front corrosion to chassis by front subframe mounting area (both sides)

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

Offside Rear rubbing noise when wheel is rotated

both rear chassis stiffen bars corroded

both rear dampers corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,168 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades juddering

Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades juddering

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 31,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 8,566 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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SW02 VYF is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYF, 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 SW02 VYF registered?

SW02 VYF is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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