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VN05 CPN

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,868 mi
Last recorded142,868 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CPN
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 142,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 141,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 125,039 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 125,032 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements nr plate not met legal mot requirement (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements nr plate not met legal mot requirement (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 112,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 104,401 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 168,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,259 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,259 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,701 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,784 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,676 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,180 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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VN05 CPN 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 70%.

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 VN05 CPN, 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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What year was VN05 CPN registered?

VN05 CPN is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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