1989 Porsche 944 3.0L Petrol · VDZ 205
1989 Porsche 944 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 194,637 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VDZ 205 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 194,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VDZ 205 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Porsche 944 (VDZ 205) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
VDZ 205 Mileage History
- 13/09/2022194,637 mi
- 16/09/2022194,637 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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