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Y956 VGC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,184 mi
Last recorded14,184 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 VGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 14,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 14,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 13,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 13,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 13,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,488 miles

Rear showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 9,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 8,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,294 miles

geometry check

Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 3,179 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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Y956 VGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y956 VGC, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y956 VGC registered?

Y956 VGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y956 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 VGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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