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VX55 VPP

2005 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,486 mi
Last recorded93,486 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VPP
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 78,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,320 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber corroded on upper mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,639 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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VX55 VPP is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 VPP registered?

VX55 VPP is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VX55 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 VPP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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