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VU56 BKL

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,335 mi
Last recorded102,335 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BKL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 98,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 93,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 92,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,733 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 47,190 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front under cover gaurd prevent full suspension check

Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,190 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front under cover gaurd prevent full suspension check

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 7,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VU56 BKL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU56 BKL, 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 VU56 BKL registered?

VU56 BKL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is VU56 BKL safe to buy?

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