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VU52 XWC

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XWC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,679 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 81,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 81,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,142 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 73,777 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 73,777 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 72,982 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 71,669 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,223 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust system not secure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,710 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner stepped edge and tread getting low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,039 miles

Nearside 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)

advise replace o/s front brake disc- inner face rusted

advise replace rear number plate

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f brake dics very rusty on inner face

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

osf and nsf steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,827 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 21,812 miles

advise both headlamp aim on top adjustment

advise front and rear no. plates

advise front brake and rear brake disc's have been getting hot

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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VU52 XWC is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU52 XWC, 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 24 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 VU52 XWC registered?

VU52 XWC is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is VU52 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 XWC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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