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YG08 VLV

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VLV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall, cracked/perished (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, (265/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, (265/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,368 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,529 miles

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

offside washer jet weak

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sml engine seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 33,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,618 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,068 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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YG08 VLV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 YG08 VLV, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG08 VLV registered?

YG08 VLV is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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