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VX56 MLO

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 MLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 63,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 63,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 1 May 2020 59,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,735 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 58,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,383 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 56,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,849 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,766 miles

Left hand cooling fan in-operative

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,373 miles

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

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

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

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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VX56 MLO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX56 MLO, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 MLO registered?

VX56 MLO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is VX56 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 MLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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