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V26 POT

2012 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,156 mi
Last recorded41,156 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 POT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 40,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,990 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 34,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,918 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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V26 POT is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V26 POT, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V26 POT registered?

V26 POT is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is V26 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 POT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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