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WU09 VKW

2009 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,024 mi
Last recorded78,024 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VKW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,024 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 78,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,030 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,806 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 54,979 miles

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,993 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,893 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU09 VKW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 WU09 VKW, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU09 VKW registered?

WU09 VKW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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