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RA55 WGG

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,193 mi
Last recorded172,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WGG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 172,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 171,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 162,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated - starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,109 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount removed from windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,247 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 129,247 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread on limit also kerb damage on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,747 miles

o/s front & rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,839 miles

ALL TRYES ON LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP

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 WGG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RA55 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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