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WX55 VYV

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VYV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 71,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,176 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak dripping on floor ()

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable rubbing on subframe (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,611 miles

Bonnet/boot release buttons missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate incorrect Both reg plates wrong spacing (60mm) (0.1 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,104 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 48,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,129 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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WX55 VYV is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX55 VYV, 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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WX55 VYV is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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