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RA55 VXP

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,707 mi
Last recorded115,707 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,707 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 104,880 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,700 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/cats(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2019 97,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/cats(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2018 90,810 miles

Front wiper slight smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged but operation is all ok

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 90,810 miles

Front wiper slight smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged but operation is all ok

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 85,098 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,196 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s has cuts/cracks but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,815 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s has cuts/cracks but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 7 Feb 2014 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,914 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,872 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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RA55 VXP 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 75%.

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 VXP, 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.

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RA55 VXP is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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