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VX56 FGK

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,305 mi
Last recorded157,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FGK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 152,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5>3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,489 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,513 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,485 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

aux belt pulley worn to excess immenent risk of aux belt faliure

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,993 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 123,769 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 25 May 2018 122,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 122,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 121,276 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 118,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 101,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,522 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 2 Apr 2012 94,522 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,906 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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VX56 FGK is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 VX56 FGK, 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 20 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 VX56 FGK registered?

VX56 FGK is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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