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VX56 LFU

2006 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,964 mi
Last recorded66,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 LFU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,964 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,401 miles

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

small hole/damp with grease offside front outer cv boot

surface cracks nearside front tyre and worn close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 53,301 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box at balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 51,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,424 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,381 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight damage to front offside tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,620 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 LFU is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 VX56 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

VX56 LFU is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is VX56 LFU safe to buy?

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