2008 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · VX08 VOF
2008 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 124,581 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX08 VOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2025
- 124,581 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.
VX08 VOF 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 2008 Porsche Boxster (VX08 VOF) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VX08 VOF Mileage History
- 11/02/202290,756 mi
- 06/02/2023101,763 mi+11,007 mi
- 31/01/2024111,283 mi+9,520 mi
- 31/01/2024111,285 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/2025124,581 mi+13,296 mi
Average of roughly 11,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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