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W229 VLW

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 VLW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,470 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 58,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,429 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam lower beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working single indicator front not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,061 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 57,061 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,133 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 51,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear drive shaft gaiter splite

Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,520 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 23 Oct 2009 41,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 8 Oct 2008 39,812 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,438 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,907 miles

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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W229 VLW is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W229 VLW, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W229 VLW is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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