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GF08 VUL

2008 Porsche Cayman

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VUL
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,955 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 67,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 59,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,806 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,804 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,592 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 50,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,613 miles

Exhaust clamps/bolts corroded

Offside Front tyre cut below 25mm

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust clamps/bolts corroded

Fuel cap rubber seal split

Offside Front tyre cut below 25mm

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,569 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
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GF08 VUL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 50,133 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 GF08 VUL, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF08 VUL registered?

GF08 VUL is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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