2001 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · P55 VAP
2001 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 134,452 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P55 VAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 134,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P55 VAP 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 Boxster (P55 VAP) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and corresponding gaskets (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P55 VAP Mileage History
- 13/11/2023127,355 mi
- 18/10/2024130,826 mi+3,471 mi
- 18/10/2024130,826 mi
- 01/10/2025134,451 mi+3,625 mi
- 06/10/2025134,452 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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