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VPL 872

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,359 mi
Last recorded64,359 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 872
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 64,359 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 caliper to flexi pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,027 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres, treads damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,927 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake warning light on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2023 62,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake warning light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pad warning message on dash. all pads ok.

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 62,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pad warning message on dash. all pads ok.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,016 miles

Full undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,140 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,816 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,718 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear indicator (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear indicator (1.9.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Evidence of coolant leak

Front brake pads deteriorated and crumbling

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads deteriorated and crumbling

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 46,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,815 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,742 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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VPL 872 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 VPL 872, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VPL 872 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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