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RJ56 VEV

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Red Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VEV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,815 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,355 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,548 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,645 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 64,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,193 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,933 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,666 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,633 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,443 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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RJ56 VEV is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Red with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 RJ56 VEV, 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 20 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 RJ56 VEV registered?

RJ56 VEV is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is RJ56 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 VEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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