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W6 DSS

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 DSS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 85,804 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,132 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 38,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,271 miles

Both rear tail pipe clamps starting to crack

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,271 miles

Both rear tail pipe clamps starting to crack

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,299 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 29,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,979 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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W6 DSS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W6 DSS, 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.

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What year was W6 DSS registered?

W6 DSS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is W6 DSS safe to buy?

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