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VX05 WJA

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 WJA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,175 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 69,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,617 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust side box mounts Os and Ns corroded ( secure)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 62,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust side box mounts Os and Ns corroded ( secure)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 59,931 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,953 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 48,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 444,036 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 444,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,912 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 31,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R so seatbelt not tested

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,906 miles

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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VX05 WJA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 VX05 WJA, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 WJA registered?

VX05 WJA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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