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J55 GCW

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Brown Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GCW
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 76,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,808 miles

Chip to windscreen not in view of the road

Offside Rear Calliper bleed nipple broken, not leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,391 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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J55 GCW is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Brown with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J55 GCW, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 GCW registered?

J55 GCW is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is J55 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 GCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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