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VU06 HFY

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HFY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 52,558 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting. Strong Advise.

Pass 16 Nov 2024 50,665 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Side. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2022 45,900 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,975 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 36,985 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 26 May 2020 36,985 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 34,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,760 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 23,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,627 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,777 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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VU06 HFY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 VU06 HFY, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 HFY registered?

VU06 HFY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is VU06 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 HFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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