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YJ56 VGX

2006 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 VGX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,450 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak cooler ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,030 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant smell coming from front of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,865 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,821 miles

Child seat fitted @time of test to the NSR seat.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF wiper blade judders.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 33,821 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted @time of test to the NSR seat.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF wiper blade judders.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,629 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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YJ56 VGX is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 YJ56 VGX, 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 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ56 VGX is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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