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VX05 BYP

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BYP
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 153,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 153,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 153,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,457 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 120,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 120,491 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 117,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 113,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,774 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 100,774 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension wishbone has surface corrosion all over

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front wipers smearing.

Offside Rear exhaust insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,876 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,836 miles

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

psm warning light is on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

psm warning light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VX05 BYP is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VX05 BYP, 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 VX05 BYP registered?

VX05 BYP is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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