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VX09 XYS

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 XYS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,270 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 70,221 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,002 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,452 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic underguards fitted

rear exhaust clamp deteriating

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,421 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres edges wearing

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres edges wearing

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,501 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,056 miles

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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VX09 XYS is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX09 XYS, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX09 XYS registered?

VX09 XYS is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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