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RA55 VXJ

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,551 mi
Last recorded159,551 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VXJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 159,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 159,551 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 152,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 143,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s lower inner/outer sill damaged

o/s/r seat belt buckle plastic housing damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,461 miles

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

o/s lower sill panel has slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 110,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,463 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,320 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,285 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RA55 VXJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 VXJ registered?

RA55 VXJ is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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