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VU06 HHW

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HHW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 61,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 60,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 59,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,901 miles

Coolant leak very slight moisture stain on front nearside lower hose. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,727 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,762 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,281 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 32,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 25,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,539 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 HHW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

VU06 HHW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is VU06 HHW safe to buy?

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