2001 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · MU51 GVW
2001 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 44,445 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU51 GVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 44,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU51 GVW 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 2001 Porsche 911 (MU51 GVW) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MU51 GVW Mileage History
- 07/02/202242,113 mi
- 07/02/202242,113 mi
- 24/02/202343,098 mi+985 mi
- 08/02/202443,889 mi+791 mi
- 31/03/202544,445 mi+556 mi
Average of roughly 742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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