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WA05 DWL

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 DWL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,982 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 89,982 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,047 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencer area's (6.1.2 (a))

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

front number plate is damaged

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,146 miles

front numberplate damaged

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,411 miles

Front number plate damaged

Low to no tread on inner and outer parts of both front tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer wall of o.s.r tyre damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front number plate damaged

Low to no tread on inner and outer parts of both front tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer wall of o.s.r tyre damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,124 miles

all four tyre's are worn on the shoulders

offside front coolant hose is leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,968 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 53,732 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,052 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,539 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,427 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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WA05 DWL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 WA05 DWL, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA05 DWL registered?

WA05 DWL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is WA05 DWL safe to buy?

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