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EU05 VAM

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VAM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 137,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 133,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 131,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 129,362 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2023 129,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 127,826 miles

Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 127,826 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 127,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,059 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 106,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 29 Nov 2014 91,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,151 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,947 miles

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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EU05 VAM is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 EU05 VAM, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 VAM registered?

EU05 VAM is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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