2004 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · FA54 VKL
2004 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 148,691 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA54 VKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 148,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA54 VKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Porsche 911 (FA54 VKL) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FA54 VKL Mileage History
- 20/04/2023127,490 mi
- 30/04/2024136,336 mi+8,846 mi
- 14/05/2025144,796 mi+8,460 mi
- 15/05/2025144,797 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2026148,691 mi+3,894 mi
Average of roughly 6,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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