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J29 VWB

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,410 mi
Last recorded142,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 VWB
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,258 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,189 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,844 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 114,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,223 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers an under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,239 miles

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2020 92,239 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,194 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 71,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,994 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,926 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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J29 VWB is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 J29 VWB, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J29 VWB registered?

J29 VWB is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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