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ED51 VAU

2011 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Porsche Cayman37,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 VAU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 63,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Internal shaft corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,881 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 16,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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
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ED51 VAU is a 2011 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 37,741 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 ED51 VAU, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Cayman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ED51 VAU registered?

ED51 VAU is a 2011 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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