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VN12 OWY

2012 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,846 mi
Last recorded28,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OWY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 25,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,360 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 20,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 10,871 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 10,871 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 9,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 9,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2017 9,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 305/30/zr19 102y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald along their inner edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN12 OWY is a 2012 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 VN12 OWY, 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 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN12 OWY registered?

VN12 OWY is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is VN12 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 OWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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