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RK12 VTG

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,251 mi
Last recorded168,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VTG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 168,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2020

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,664 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged with in zone A less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,306 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,242 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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RK12 VTG is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK12 VTG, 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 RK12 VTG registered?

RK12 VTG is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is RK12 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK12 VTG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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