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GF08 VUN

2008 Porsche Cayman

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,314 mi
Last recorded63,314 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Cayman50,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VUN
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,314 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 63,314 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,647 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2025 62,635 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,929 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 61,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,851 miles

both head lamps deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,040 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,491 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 57,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,478 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 53,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 53,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,705 miles

Both sides front brake discs corroded

Both sides rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,955 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 VUN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

GF08 VUN is a 2008 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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