2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · VA02 RTO
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2002. Recorded mileage 111,182 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 RTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 111,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA02 RTO 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 2002 Porsche 911 (VA02 RTO) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA02 RTO Mileage History
- 15/12/2023106,499 mi
- 15/01/2024106,537 mi+38 mi
- 22/01/2025110,119 mi+3,582 mi
- 14/01/2026111,169 mi+1,050 mi
- 23/01/2026111,182 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,221 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: Average
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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