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B3 VBH

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VBH
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower bumper damaged/fog lamp missing

nearside front outer wheel arch trim is loose at lower fixings

Fail 7 Jan 2026 102,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower bumper damaged/fog lamp missing

nearside front outer wheel arch trim is loose at lower fixings

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 97,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,629 miles

Front fog lights not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,626 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front fog lights not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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B3 VBH is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 VBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B3 VBH registered?

B3 VBH is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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