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VLE 1

2009 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,113 mi
Last recorded42,113 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche 91140,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 1
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 42,113 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condensation in both rear lens

Pass 8 May 2025 35,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 34,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 34,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 33,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 33,120 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 33,112 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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 32,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,953 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have worn outter shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,621 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 10,603 miles

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 8,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,552 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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VLE 1 is a 2009 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,695 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 VLE 1, 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 17 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VLE 1 registered?

VLE 1 is a 2009 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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