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W228 VLW

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 101,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 64,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 56,819 miles

Both rear tyre treads on 2mm

Minor damage nearside rear wheel rim

One bulb in centre brake light not working

Fail 24 May 2010 56,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both rear tyre treads on 2mm

Minor damage nearside rear wheel rim

One bulb in centre brake light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 53,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,316 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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W228 VLW is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 70,499 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 W228 VLW, 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 26 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W228 VLW registered?

W228 VLW is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W228 VLW safe to buy?

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