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VU51 GCV

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 GCV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 102,777 miles

exhaust has a slight blow.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 94,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,366 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 93,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 92,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre cracked but not showing cord

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,500 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2012 76,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,635 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,788 miles

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

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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VU51 GCV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 VU51 GCV, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 GCV registered?

VU51 GCV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is VU51 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 GCV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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