CarVerify

Free Car Check

C6 VSM

2006 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 VSM
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower calliper pipe, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Lower calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Lower calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 83,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower calliper pipe, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Lower calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Lower calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm 265 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,455 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,705 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,616 miles

Both rear brake disc faces slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,667 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,292 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 27,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,250 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc's pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,653 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
Full Porsche Cayman reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C6 VSM is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 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 Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C6 VSM?

You can check the full history of C6 VSM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C6 VSM registered?

C6 VSM is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is C6 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 VSM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C6 VSM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C6 VSM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.